A volatile ketone solvent, best known from nail polish removers.
What it is
Acetone (propan-2-one) is the simplest aliphatic ketone, a colourless, volatile liquid. CosIng lists it as a denaturant, fragrance and solvent.
Where it is used
Found mainly in nail polish removers, and also in some nail polishes and other nail products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Denaturant
- Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.