Ethylene Oxide
Ethylene Oxide is a cosmetic ingredient (INCI: Ethylene oxide). It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 452 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | Ethylene oxide |
| CAS number | 75-21-8 |
| EC number | 200-849-9 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex II) |
| Scientific studies | 452 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 12,100 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 50%Foundations 50%
Frequently asked
- Is Ethylene Oxide allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ethylene Oxide?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (50% of its uses).
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