Hydroxyethyl Urea | 2078-71-9

Description :

Overview of Hydroxyethyl Urea

Hydroxyethyl Urea is a high-performance moisturising agent and humectant widely used in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Known for its excellent water-binding ability, it helps improve skin hydration, smoothness, and suppleness without irritating. Hydroxyethyl Urea is often preferred over traditional urea due to its gentle nature and superior moisturising properties.

Its CAS number is 497-76-7, and it is typically supplied as a colourless to slightly yellow liquid. Hydroxyethyl Urea is often combined with Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, Urea, and Propylene Glycol to enhance the moisturising and conditioning effects in lotions, creams, serums, and other personal care products.

Application of Hydroxyethyl Urea

Skincare Formulations

Hydroxyethyl Urea is commonly used in moisturisers, facial creams, body lotions, serums, and hand creams. It helps retain water in the skin, improving hydration, elasticity, and softness.

Hair Care Products

It is incorporated in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to provide moisturising and conditioning effects, improving hair texture and manageability.

Cosmetic and Personal Care

Hydroxyethyl Urea enhances emulsion stability and texture in creams, gels, and serums, making formulations smooth, lightweight, and non-sticky.

Related Products for 

• Glycerin

• Hyaluronic Acid

• Urea

• Propylene Glycol

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

• Keep containers tightly closed

• Avoid direct skin contact and eye exposure

• Use protective gloves and eyewear when handling in bulk

• Follow recommended usage levels in cosmetic formulations

Hydroxyethyl Urea is stable, safe, and highly effective when used as recommended.

Where to Buy Hydroxyethyl Urea?

Hydroxyethyl Urea Manufacturer

Produced by certified chemical manufacturers under controlled conditions to ensure high purity, consistency, and cosmetic-grade quality.

Hydroxyethyl Urea Supplier & Distributor

Triveni Chemicals supplies Hydroxyethyl Urea for skincare, hair care, and personal care formulations. As a trusted supplier, distributor, trader, and exporter, we ensure reliable supply, proper grades, and complete product documentation.

MSDS for Hydroxyethyl Urea

The MSDS provides information on safe handling, storage, hazards, and regulatory compliance and is available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Hydroxyethyl Urea used for?

   It is primarily used as a moisturising agent and humectant in creams, lotions, serums, and hair care products.
   
   

2. Is Hydroxyethyl Urea safe for sensitive skin?

   Yes, it is gentle, non-irritating, and suitable for all skin types.
   
   

3. Can it be combined with other humectants?

   Yes, it is often blended with Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, or Urea to enhance hydration.
   
   

4. Which products benefit most from Hydroxyethyl Urea?

   Moisturisers, facial creams, body lotions, serums, hair masks, and conditioners.
   
   

5. Does it improve skin softness?

   Yes, it helps retain moisture, improves elasticity, and leaves skin smooth and supple.