Emollient

Diethylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate/Diisononanoate

INCI: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE/DIISONONANOATE

Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Diethylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate/Diisononanoate?

Diethylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate/Diisononanoate (INCI: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE/DIISONONANOATE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Oxybis(2-hydroxyethyl), diesters with 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic acid and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

Its declared cosmetic functions are emollient, hair conditioning, plasticiser and skin conditioning.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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