Mesitylene
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl-,3,5-Dimethyltoluene
What does it do?
Mesitylene 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
Mesitylene 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 Mesitylene?
Mesitylene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl-,3,5-Dimethyltoluene
Is Mesitylene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Mesitylene is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Mesitylene do in cosmetic products?
Mesitylene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of Mesitylene?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mesitylene is 108-67-8.
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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: 06/12/2013