INCI name

DIACETONE ALCOHOL

Diacetone alcohol

A ketone-alcohol solvent also used in fragrance.

What it is

Diacetone alcohol, 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one, is an organic compound with both a ketone and an alcohol group. CosIng lists it as a solvent and as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in nail polishes, nail polish removers, perfumed products and some hair 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 or whether it serves mainly as a solvent or a fragrance component.

Functions

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).
Perfuming: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (197)

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