A naphthalene diester used as an emollient and solvent, also listed as a UV absorber.
What it is
Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate is the diester of naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning, solvent and UV-absorbing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found mainly in sunscreens and other products with UV filters.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The EU data provided do not list it in Annex VI (UV filters). The label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
- UV absorber
- Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.