Allowed in EU

Methyltriethoxylane

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

What is it?

Methyltriethoxysilane is the organic compound

What does it do?

Methyltriethoxylane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Smoothing

    smooths the surface of skin or hair, reducing roughness

EU regulatory status

Methyltriethoxylane 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 Methyltriethoxylane?

Methyltriethoxylane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methyltriethoxysilane is the organic compound

Is Methyltriethoxylane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Methyltriethoxylane do in cosmetic products?

Methyltriethoxylane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: smoothing.

What is the CAS number of Methyltriethoxylane?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methyltriethoxylane is 2031-67-6.

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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: 02/12/2013