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 nameGLYCOL MONTANATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number73138-45-1
EC number277-291-8
Prevalence24 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

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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