Allowed in EU

Ethylene Carbonate

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

What is it?

Ethylene carbonate

What does it do?

Ethylene Carbonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Ethylene 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 Ethylene Carbonate?

Ethylene Carbonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethylene carbonate

Is Ethylene Carbonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Ethylene Carbonate do in cosmetic products?

Ethylene Carbonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of Ethylene Carbonate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethylene Carbonate is 96-49-1.

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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