Dimethyl Carbonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, propellant, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Carbonic acid, dimethyl ester
What does it do?
Dimethyl Carbonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Propellant
the gas that pushes a product out of an aerosol can
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Dimethyl Carbonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dimethyl Carbonate?
Dimethyl Carbonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carbonic acid, dimethyl ester
Is Dimethyl Carbonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dimethyl Carbonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethyl Carbonate do in cosmetic products?
Dimethyl Carbonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, propellant, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Dimethyl Carbonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethyl Carbonate is 616-38-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010