Methylpropanediol
Methylpropanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent agent. It appears in about 3% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 4 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | METHYLPROPANEDIOL |
| Function | SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 2163-42-0 |
| EC number | 412-350-5 |
| Prevalence | 2,795 products (3.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 4 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 880 |
Used in
Serums 16.3%Toners 11.8%General Moisturizers 11.7%Sheet Masks 11.1%Ampoules 5.5%Sunscreens 5.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Methylpropanediol do in skincare?
- Methylpropanediol functions as a solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Methylpropanediol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Methylpropanediol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (16.3% of its uses).
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