A volatile ketone used as a solvent.
What it is
MEK is methyl ethyl ketone (butanone), a simple volatile ketone with four carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as a solvent and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found mainly in 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 amount used.
Functions
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (18)
- The Kickstarter Nail Serum & Primer Coat – Prime & Care · IsaDora
- Odżywka do paznokci 7,2 ml – Protein Shot Nail Hardener · NEONAIL
- Odżywka do paznokci 7,2 ml – Intense Repair Nail Hardener · NEONAIL
- Nourishing Nail Care Set · NEONAIL
- Odżywka do paznokci PROTEIN SHOT 7,2 ml · NEONAIL
- Natural Origin Base Coat · Inglot
- Natural Origin Top Coat · Inglot
- Natural Origin Nail Repair Base Coat · Inglot
- INGLOT PLAYINN Soap Effect Nail Conditioner · Inglot
- Odżywka utwardzająca z diamentami · Eveline Cosmetics
- Total action skoncentrowana odżywka do paznokci 8w1 · Eveline Cosmetics
- Super-dry 5w1 multifunkcyjny utwardzacz i wysuszacz · Eveline Cosmetics