Methyl Acetate
Methyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent, perfuming agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 9 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | METHYL ACETATE |
| Function | SOLVENT, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 79-20-9 |
| EC number | 201-185-2 |
| Prevalence | 13 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Nail |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 9 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 3,600 |
Used in
Nail Care 61.5%Sheet Masks 15.4%Face Primers 7.7%Lip Liners 7.7%Prescription 7.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Methyl Acetate do in skincare?
- Methyl Acetate functions as a solvent, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Methyl Acetate?
- It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (61.5% of its uses).
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