Functional Roles
Industries Served
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Corrosive
- H318 (100%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H412 (100%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H312 (15.6%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H332 (11.7%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H412 (97.4%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 70445-33-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-(2-ethylhexoxy)propane-1,2-diol |
| InChI Key | NCZPCONIKBICGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 9859093 |
| INCI Name | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Ethylhexylglycerin (CAS 70445-33-9) is a polyol intermediate with the molecular formula C11H24O3 that functions as a humectant in industrial applications. This chemical compound provides moisture retention properties across multiple sectors including agriculture, beauty & personal care, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The material belongs to the polyols & polyol intermediates family and carries GHS danger classification with irritant and corrosive pictograms.