Diethylene Glycol Diisononanoate

Diethylene Glycol Diisononanoate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 9843180
AKA: 190282-37-2, Diethylene glycol diisononanoate [INCI], Isononanoic acid, 1'-(oxydi-2, 1-ethanediyl) ester, 106-01-4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from diethylene glycol and isononanoic acid, both petroleum-derived or synthetic organic compounds. Produced through esterification reaction, combining the glycol with fatty acid derivatives under catalytic conditions.
Oxydiethylene dinonanoate
Formula
C22H42O5
Mol. Weight
386.60
CAS #
190282-37-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Plasticiser
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · 2009 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR