Allowed in EU

Ethylhexyl Acetate

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

What is it?

2-Ethylhexyl acetate

What does it do?

Ethylhexyl 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

Ethylhexyl 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 Ethylhexyl Acetate?

Ethylhexyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Ethylhexyl acetate

Is Ethylhexyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Ethylhexyl Acetate do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Ethylhexyl Acetate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethylhexyl Acetate is 103-09-3.

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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