Aminoethyl Propanediol

Aminoethyl Propanediol 1
Aminoethyl Propanediol 2
Aminoethyl Propanediol 3
AKA: 115-70-8, 2-AMINO-2-ETHYL-1, 3-PROPANEDIOL, 1, 3-Propanediol, 2-Amino-2-ethylpropanediol, AEPD-85, 2-Amino-1, 3-dihydroxy-2-ethylpropane
Synthetic
Clean
2-Amino-2-ethylpropanediol
Formula
C5H13NO2
Mol. Weight
119.16
CAS #
115-70-8
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Buffering
Stabilizes pH
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Synthetic pH buffer and humectant developed in the 20th century for use in cosmetics. Created to neutralize acids in formulations and improve skin hydration.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR