Methylal
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dimethoxymethane
What does it do?
Methylal 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
Methylal 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 Methylal?
Methylal is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dimethoxymethane
Is Methylal allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methylal is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methylal do in cosmetic products?
Methylal is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of Methylal?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methylal is 109-87-5.
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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