Acetum
Acetum is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic agent. It is used in 38 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ACETUM |
| Function | ANTISTATIC |
| CAS number | 90132-02-8 |
| EC number | 290-419-7 |
| Prevalence | 38 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 170 |
Used in
Shampoos 34.2%Toners 10.5%General Moisturizers 7.9%Wash Off Masks 7.9%Conditioners 5.3%Detanglers 5.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Acetum do in skincare?
- Acetum functions as an antistatic agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Acetum allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Acetum?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (34.2% of its uses).
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