Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is a diester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy groups of adipic acid with 2-ethylhexan-1-ol.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 1 list it before the 1% line and 0 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
1 of 1 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first
Definition
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is a diester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy groups of adipic acid with 2-ethylhexan-1-ol. It is used as a plasticiser in the preparation of various polymers. It has a role as a plasticiser. It is a member of dicarboxylic acids and O-substituted derivatives, a carboxylic ester and a diester. It is functionally related to a 2-ethylhexan-1-ol and an adipic acid.
Source: PubChem
US FDA substance register · UNII MBY1SL921L · registered name DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE · single chemical substance
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Canada
- Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Leave-on body moisturizers (b) Other cosmetics
- Maximum Concentration Permitted : (a) 6.0%
Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2004/2005
Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2002/2003
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel on the Safety Assessment of Dicarboxylic Acids, Salts and Esters
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name アジピン酸ジオクチル: 本品は、アジピン酸（＊）と2－エチルヘキシルアルコールのジエステルであり、次の化学式で表される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name アジピン酸ジエチルヘキシル: 本品は、アジピン酸（＊）と2－エチルヘキシルアルコールのジエステルであり、次の化学式で表される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 103-23-1
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 203-090-1
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID0020606
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID40606
- IUPAC
- Bis(2-ethylhexyl) hexanedioate
- Molecular formula
- C22H42O4
- Molecular weight
- 370.574 g/mol
Measured properties
- Appearance
- Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is a colorless to straw-colored liquid with a mild odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999) · Large Crystals, Liquid, Other Solid, CBI
- Odour
- SLIGHT AROMATIC SMELL · Odorless
- Boiling point
- 783 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) · 214 °C @ 5 mm Hg
- Melting point
- -90 °F (NTP, 1992) · -67.8 °C
- Solubility
- less than 0.1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) · SOL IN MOST ORG SOLVENTS, INSOL OR VERY SLIGHTLY SOL IN GLYCERINE & GLYCOLS
- Density
- 0.923 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water, will float · 0.922 @ 25 °C/4 °C
- Viscosity
- 13.7 cP @ 20 °C
- pH
- Acidity: 0.25 (meg/100 gm. max)
- Melting/freezing point
- -67.8 ℃
- Initial boiling point and range
- 214 ℃(0.67kPa)
- Flash point
- 181 ℃(o.c.)
- Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
- %
- Vapour pressure
- 0.225 ㎜Hg (20℃)
- Water solubility
- 0 g/100㎖ (22℃)
- Vapour density
- 12.8
- Relative density
- 0.92
- n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
- 6.114
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 395 ℃
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 78 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Plasticizer37
- Solvent5
- Softener and conditioner5
- Fragrance4
- Pigment4
- Processing aids not otherwise specified3
- Lubricating agent3
- Binder2
10 other uses
- No specific technical function2
- Dispersing agent2
- Film former2
- Emulsifier2
- Degradant/impurity (EPA)2
- Monomers1
- Defoamer1
- Flavouring and nutrient1
- Wetting agent (non-aqueous)1
- Swelling agent1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 3 studies
- Not classified
Skin Irritation · Screening - Classification not possible
Skin Sensitization · Screening - Classification not possible
Eye Irritation · Screening
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
Linked databases 25
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- ChEBI
- ChEMBL
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- IARC carcinogen classification
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information 2 3 4
- NIST Chemistry WebBook
- PubChem 2
- Tlooto literature search
- UniChem cross-reference IDs
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2 3 4 5
- US EPA CompTox dashboard 2
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS)
- US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
- US National Toxicology Program reports
- Wikidata
- Wikipedia · English · Japanese