Mek
Mek is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent, perfuming agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 1,881 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MEK |
| Function | SOLVENT, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 78-93-3 |
| EC number | 201-159-0 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Nail |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 1,881 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 9,900 |
Used in
Nail Care 71.4%Face Primers 14.3%Gel, Pomade & Wax 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Mek do in skincare?
- Mek functions as a solvent, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Mek?
- It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (71.4% of its uses).
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