Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate at a Glance

• Diester of neopentyl glycol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid
• Emollient properties hydrate and soften skin
• Helps thicken skin care formulas
• CIR Expert Panel deemed safe for use in cosmetics

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate Description

Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate is the diester of neopentyl glycol, a solvent and texture enhancing agent, and 2-ethylhexanoic acid, a skin conditioning ingredient.

This skin care ingredient assists skin in the retention of moisture due to its emollient properties. Emollient ingredients form a protective layer over skin, trapping much-needed moisture within while also providing a soft skin feel.

It’s also utilized as a non-aqueous thickening agent in skin care products.

As a raw material, neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate appears as a light-yellow or clear colored liquid.

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel ruled neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate safe for use in cosmetics at current, wide-ranging levels (0.9-57%).

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