Allowed in EU

Ethyl Acetate

A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Ethyl acetate

What does it do?

Ethyl Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Ethyl Acetate 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 Ethyl Acetate?

Ethyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl acetate

Is Ethyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ethyl Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethyl Acetate do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming, solvent.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl Acetate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Acetate is 141-78-6.

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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