Ethoxyethanol Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Ethoxyethanol Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Ethoxyethanol Acetate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 666), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethoxyethanol Acetate?
Ethoxyethanol Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Ethoxyethanol Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Ethoxyethanol Acetate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethoxyethanol Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Ethoxyethanol Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of Ethoxyethanol Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethoxyethanol Acetate is 111-15-9.
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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: 21/10/2010