This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
EU · Annex II, entry 6652-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223