Ethane
Ethane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 437 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ETHANE |
| Function | PROPELLANT |
| CAS number | 74-84-0 |
| EC number | 200-814-8 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Fragrance |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 437 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 14,800 |
Used in
Fragrances 62.5%Hair Serums 12.5%Mousse & Foam 12.5%Other Bath & Body 12.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Ethane do in skincare?
- Ethane functions as a propellant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ethane allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ethane?
- It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (62.5% of its uses).
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