Glycol Montanate
Glycol Montanate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, opacifying agent. It is used in 24 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | GLYCOL MONTANATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 73138-45-1 |
| EC number | 277-291-8 |
| Prevalence | 24 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Eyeliners 25%Lip Moisturizers 25%Eyebrows 16.7%Lip Liners 12.5%Contours 8.3%Color Correctors 4.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Glycol Montanate do in skincare?
- Glycol Montanate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Glycol Montanate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Glycol Montanate?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeliners (25% of its uses).
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