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Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin suppliers and sourcing guide

Ethylhexylglycerin is a glyceryl ether used in cosmetics and personal care products as a deodorant ingredient, skin-conditioning agent and preservative partner, most often combined with phenoxyethanol so less of the main preservative is needed. It is made synthetically from 2-ethylhexanol and a glycerol building block such as a glycidyl ether, then purified. Brands buy it as a clear, colorless, nearly odorless liquid, neat or in preservative blends.

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Also known as
Octoxyglycerin · 3-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)propane-1,2-diol · 2-Ethylhexyl glycerin ether
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of ethylhexylglycerin

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Neat

    High-purity ethylhexylglycerin, typically specified at 95 percent or more by GC.

  • Phenoxyethanol blends

    Ready-made blends in which ethylhexylglycerin is the smaller component.

  • Glycol blends

    Blends with caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol or other glycols for phenoxyethanol-free systems.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Purity (GC)
Ethylhexylglycerin content by gas chromatography.
Related substances
Residual 2-ethylhexanol and other process impurities by GC, as specified by the supplier.
Water (Karl Fischer)
Water content against a low maximum.
Color and identity
APHA color, refractive index and IR spectrum compared with the reference.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Store in closed containers at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight and strong oxidizers. Keep drums tightly closed to limit moisture pickup. Shelf life follows the supplier specification, with a retest of purity and color for older stock.

Lots and expiry dates

Record purity and color for each lot, and the component ratio for blends, since use levels in rinse-off and leave-on formulas depend on it. Rotate stock FEFO.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Ethylhexylglycerin suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of ethylhexylglycerin can brands buy?

Common forms include neat, phenoxyethanol blends and glycol blends. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for ethylhexylglycerin include?

Expect purity (GC), related substances, water (Karl Fischer) and color and identity, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should ethylhexylglycerin be stored?

Store in closed containers at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight and strong oxidizers. Keep drums tightly closed to limit moisture pickup. Shelf life follows the supplier specification, with a retest of purity and color for older stock.

What is the regulatory status of ethylhexylglycerin?

Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists ethylhexylglycerin as a non-medicinal ingredient with purposes including antimicrobial preservative. The same entry limits it to topical use at up to 8 percent in rinse-off products and up to 2 percent in leave-on products.

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