INCI name

METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE

2-methoxyethyl acetate

SolventViscosity controllingBasic data from CosIng

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 672Moved or deleted
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex II, entry 6622,2'-Bioxirane (1,2:3,4-Diepoxybutane)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
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