Triethylene Glycol
Triethylene Glycol is a viscosity controlling and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 24 products on Poliage, most often body wash and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A glycol. Dissolves other ingredients and holds water in the formula.
What it does
Contains Triethylene Glycol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethylene Glycol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethylene Glycol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80352, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Triethylene Glycol
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Apple Fresh
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bath and body works iced cinnamon rolls hand soap
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CITRUS FRESH
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Classic Clean
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Classic Clean Anti-dandruff Shampoo
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Head & Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic (Derma & Care Formula)
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P&G
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Procter & Gamble
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Lemon Poppyseed Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Natural Essential Oils
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Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
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Men Ultra Idratante
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Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice
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OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
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Pumpkin Cupcake Gentle Foaming Handsoap with Natural Essential Oils
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