AKA: Ethylene dipivalate, 20267-20-3, Ethylene glycol dipivalate, NEOFEEL 55 W, PIVALIC ACID, ETHYLENE ESTER, PROPANOIC ACID, 1'-(1, 2-ETHANEDIYL) ESTER
WHAT IS IT? Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Origin Synthesized from pivalic acid and glycol, belonging to the ester compound family. Produced through esterification reaction between glycol and pivalic acid or its derivatives.
Propanoic Acid, 2,2-Dimethyl-, 1,2-Ethanediyl Ester
IS IT FOR ME? Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
WHAT’S IT DO? Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
CAN I TRUST THIS? The paper trail
🔬 Peer-reviewed none on file
🛡️ Safety-assessed 1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
IS IT CLEAN? Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
JAPAN ⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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