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 nameMETHYL ACETATE
FunctionSOLVENT, PERFUMING
CAS number79-20-9
EC number201-185-2
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inNail
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies9 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches3,600

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).

Manufacturers with experience using Methyl Acetate

Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.