ETHYLHEXYL ETHYLHEXANOATE is graded F** (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
ETHYLHEXYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
Safety grade: F**
This is a lightweight, colorless oil created in the laboratory that feels silky and smooth on skin. It's commonly used in skincare and cosmetic products to create a luxurious texture.
This ingredient softens and smooths the skin while helping cosmetic products glide on easily and feel non-greasy.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: June 7, 2026
Safer alternatives to ETHYLHEXYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A. Lightweight emollient that softens skin and enables smooth product application.
- C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE — Grade A. Ester emollient with similar sensory profile: smooth, non-greasy skin feel.
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- ISOPROPYL PALMITATE — Grade A. Ester emollient that softens skin and improves cosmetic spreadability without greasiness.
Other CMR Substance ingredients
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- PETROLEUM — Grade F
- FORMALDEHYDE — Grade F
- STYRENE — Grade F**
- TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL — Grade F**
- CHLOROACETAMIDE — Grade F**
Other Emollient ingredients
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- GLYCERYL STEARATE — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE — Grade A
- GLYCERYL OLEATE — Grade A
- HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL — Grade A