What does it do?
Methoxydiglycol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
-
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
-
Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
-
Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Methoxydiglycol is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1000), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Methoxydiglycol?
Methoxydiglycol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Methoxydiglycol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Methoxydiglycol is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methoxydiglycol do in cosmetic products?
Methoxydiglycol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, solvent, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Methoxydiglycol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methoxydiglycol is 111-77-3.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010