Dimethyl Ether
Dimethyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant, solvent agent. It is used in 153 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 50 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | DIMETHYL ETHER |
| Function | PROPELLANT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 115-10-6 |
| EC number | 204-065-8 |
| Prevalence | 153 products (0.16% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 50 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 3,600 |
Used in
Hair Sprays 34%Styling Creams & Sprays 19.6%Dry Shampoos 10.5%Mousse & Foam 7.8%Sunscreens 6.5%Heat Protectants 3.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Dimethyl Ether do in skincare?
- Dimethyl Ether functions as a propellant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Dimethyl Ether?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair sprays (34% of its uses).
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