Allowed in EU

Methyl Acetate

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

What is it?

Methyl acetate

What does it do?

Methyl 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

Methyl 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 Methyl Acetate?

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

Is Methyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Methyl Acetate do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Methyl Acetate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methyl Acetate is 79-20-9.

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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