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ETHYL HEXANEDIOL

EC / List no.: 202-377-9
CAS no.: 94-96-2
Mol. formula: C8H18O2

What is Ethyl hexanediol?
Ethyl hexanediol is an aliphatic alcohol. 
Ethyl hexanediol is a slightly viscous, colorless liquid. 
Ethyl hexanediol is declared safe by CIR experts, but only up to 5%. 
Ethyl hexanediol is absorbed through the skin and excreted through kidneys.

Use & Benefits: 
Ethyl hexanediol is used as a solvent, that dissolves other actives and non-actives, Ethyl hexanediol is used in cosmetics and personal care products, for example, hair grooming aids, cleansing products, dressings, and hair tonics. 
Also, with other solvents, Ethyl hexanediol is used to make sunscreens. 
At higher concentrations, Ethyl hexanediol is also used as an insect repellent. 
Ethyl hexanediol is also used in perfumery.


Chemical Properties    
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is an oily, colorless, slightly viscous liquid, that is soluble in alcohol and ether but poorly soluble in water (4.2% at 20°C).
clear liquid

Uses:
Insect repellent, cosmetics, vehicle and solvent in printing inks, medicine, chelating agent for boric acid.
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is produced commercially by hydrogenating butyraldol (2-ethyl-3-hydroxycaproaldehyde). 
Ethyl hexanediol is used largely as an insect repellent but also as a solvent for resins and inks, a plasticizer, and a chemical intermediate in the production of polyurethane resins .

Indications
Ethyl hexanediol will not irritate human skin but can cause a chemical conjunctivitis. 
Ethyl hexanediol is a standard repellent for chiggers, mosquitoes, black flies, and other biting flies and is more useful when combined with dimethyl phthalate and indalone. 
The mixture of these three chemicals will repel ticks and flies when it is applied to clothing.


Uses:
SOLVENT FOR RESINS & INKS; PLASTICIZER; CHEM INTERMEDIATE IN PRODN OF POLYURETHANE RESINS
INSECT REPELLENT, COSMETICS; VEHICLE AND SOLVENT IN PRINTING INKS, MEDICINE, CHELATING AGENT FOR BORIC ACID


Industry Uses
Adhesives and sealant chemicals
Paint additives and coating additives not described by other categories
Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)


Consumer Uses
 Adhesives and sealants
 Ink, toner, and colorant products
 Paints and coatings


General Manufacturing Information
Industry Processing Sectors
 Adhesive manufacturing
 Paint and coating manufacturing
 Printing ink manufacturing


A synthetic, viscous alcohol that functions as a solvent and can also be a fragrance ingredient. Considered safe for use in cosmetics in concentrations up to 5%. 
Ethyl hexanediol is most commonly used in haircare products and cleansers. 
Interestingly, higher amounts of this ingredients are sometimes used as an insect repellant.


Ethyl Hexanediol Description
A synthetic, viscous alcohol that functions as a solvent and can also be a fragrance ingredient. Considered safe for use in cosmetics in concentrations up to 5%. 
Ethyl hexanediol is most commonly used in haircare products and cleansers. 
Interestingly, higher amounts of this ingredients are sometimes used as an insect repellant.

Ethyl Hexanediol is a boron extractant.
Ethyl Hexanediol is a reactive solvent in the synthesis of magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles by non-hydrolytic sol-gel method.
Ethyl Hexanediol is a starting material in the selective synthesis of 2-ethyl-1-hydroxy-3-hexanone by oxidation using H2O2.


A colorless, slightly viscous liquid that, similar to other glycols, is used as a solvent in cosmetic products. 
Its recommended concentration is less than 5%. 


What is Ethyl Hexanediol?
A synthetic, viscous alcohol that functions as a solvent.

What are other names for Ethyl Hexanediol?
1,3-HEXANEDIOL, 2-ETHYL-, 2-ETHYL- 1,3-HEXANEDIOL, 2-ETHYL-1,3-HEXANEDIOL, ETHOHEXADIOL, ETHYL HEXANEDIOL, and OCTYLENE GLYCOL

What is Ethyl Hexanediol used for?
Ethyl Hexanediol used as a solvent, that dissolves other actives and non-actives, it is used in cosmetics and personal care products, for example, hair grooming aids, cleansing products, dressings, and hair tonics. 
Also, with other solvents, it is used to make sunscreens.

How Ethyl Hexanediol is classified
Texture Enhancer


INCI name: ETHYL HEXANEDIOL
N ° EINECS / ELINCS: 202-377-9
Its functions (INCI)
Solvent: Dissolves other substances

Ethyl Hexanediol is a colourless thick viscous liquid which has applications in the plastic and resin industry as a plasticizer. 
Ethyl Hexanediol is also used in ink formulations where it increases the penetration properties of ink on paper.

Ethyl Hexanediol has been used as:
 Diol or solvent in urethane manufacturing.
 Hardener in adhesive system.
 Solvent in manufacture of glycol inks.
 An effective insect repellent and selective suckering inhibitor for various kinds of plants.
 Emollient agent for cosmetic creams and lotions.
 Coupling agent for shampoos, and liquid cleansing creams.
 Lubricant for textile spinning.
 Ingredient in enamels.

Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C8H18O2
Molecular Weight: 146.23


Major Uses
 Typical applications
  Use as solvent.
  Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
  Use as lubricant.
  Use as plasticizer.

Personal care products
 Solvent in personal care products.

Agriculture
 Use as insect attractant, repellent, chemosterilant.


On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.

Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.

Ethyl Hexanediol is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.98% of the products in our database containing it.

Technical Information
Physical State :Liquid
Storage :Store at room temperature
Melting Point :-40° C (lit.)
Boiling Point :241-249° C (lit.)
Density :0.933 g/cm3 at 25° C


About Ethyl hexanediol
Helpful information
Ethyl hexanediol is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 to < 1 000 tonnes per annum.

Ethyl hexanediol is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Consumer Uses
Ethyl hexanediol is used in the following products: coating products, cosmetics and personal care products and inks and toners. Other release to the environment of Ethyl hexanediol is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives).

Article service life
Other release to the environment of Ethyl hexanediol is likely to occur from: outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
Ethyl hexanediol can be found in complex articles, with no release intended: vehicles, machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines) and electrical batteries and accumulators.
Ethyl hexanediol can be found in products with material based on: fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys), leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture), paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper), rubber (e.g. tyres, shoes, toys), wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys), plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones), stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material) and metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery).
Widespread uses by professional workers
Ethyl hexanediol is used in the following products: biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), pharmaceuticals, washing & cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products and inks and toners.
Ethyl hexanediol is used in the following areas: health services.
Ethyl hexanediol is used for the manufacture of: food products.
Other release to the environment of Ethyl hexanediol is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives).
Formulation or re-packing
Ethyl hexanediol is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), coating products, non-metal-surface treatment products, pharmaceuticals, washing & cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products and inks and toners.
Release to the environment of Ethyl hexanediol can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
Ethyl hexanediol is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), coating products, non-metal-surface treatment products, pharmaceuticals, washing & cleaning products and cosmetics and personal care products.
Ethyl hexanediol has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Ethyl hexanediol is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, fabricated metal products and machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of Ethyl hexanediol can occur from industrial use: as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates), in processing aids at industrial sites and for thermoplastic manufacture.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of Ethyl hexanediol can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.


Formula: C8H18O2
Formula Weight: 146.23
Melting point: -40°
Boiling Point: 241-249°
Storage & Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.

Solubility:
Soluble in water (42g/L at 20°C). Soluble in alcohol and ether.

Applications:
Ethyl hexanediol is used in organic synthesis and can be used to produce polyester resin, polyester plasticizers, polyurethane resin. 
Ethyl hexanediol is also effective vermifuge to mosquitoes.

Ethohexadiol uses and applications include: Insecticide, insect repellent; vehicle, solvent in printing inks; solvent in cosmetics, urethane industry; chelating agent for boric acid; brake oil; raw material for oily cosmetics, creamslotions; coupling agent for shampoos, liquid cleansing creams; medicine; solvent for pharmaceutical topical ointments.


IUPAC NAMES:
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol (mixture of diastereoisomers)
2-ETHYLHEXANE-1,3-DIOL
2-Ethylhexane-1,3-diol
2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol
2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol
EH-Diol
ethoexadiol
Ethyl-1,3-Hexanediol
Ethyl-1,3-Hexanediol, 2-
ethylhexan-1,3-diol
octylene glycol

SYNONYMS:
2-ETHYL-1,3-HEXANEDIOL
2-Ethylhexane-1,3-diol
94-96-2
Ethohexadiol
1,3-Hexanediol, 2-ethyl-
Octylene glycol
Ethyl hexanediol
Carbide 6-12
Ethylhexylene glycol
Repellent 612
Rutgers 612
6-12-Insect repellent
Diol-Kyowa 8
etohexadiol
2-Ethyl-3-propyl-1,3-propanediol
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexylene glycol
3-Hydroxymethyl-n-heptan-4-ol
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexandiol
ENT 375
UNII-M9JGK7U88V
NSC 3881
Ethyl hexylene glycol
2-Ethylhexanediol-1,3
MFCD00004578
M9JGK7U88V
CHEBI:34273
Compound 6-12, insect repellent
NCGC00091575-01
Diol-Kyowa 8; Ethohexadiol; NSC 3881
DSSTox_CID_5292
DSSTox_RID_77729
DSSTox_GSID_25292
Ethohexadiol [USP]
Caswell No. 445
6-12 insect repellent
Latka 612 [Czech]
CAS-94-96-2
CCRIS 4034
Compound 6-12 insect repellent
HSDB 1716
Latka 612
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, 99%, mixture of isomers
EINECS 202-377-9
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 041001
BRN 1735324
AI3-00375
(2S,3R)-2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol
EH diol
EC 202-377-9
2-ethyl-1,3-hexane diol
2-ethyl-hexane-1,3-diol
Ethyl-1,3-hexane diol-2
SCHEMBL38007
4-01-00-02597 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

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