INCI name

METHOXYISOPROPANOL

1-Methoxy-2-propanol (PGME)

A glycol ether used as a solvent and perfuming ingredient.

What it is

Methoxyisopropanol is 1-methoxypropan-2-ol, also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PGME), a colourless, volatile liquid that mixes with water. CosIng lists it as a perfuming and solvent ingredient.

Where it is used

Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.

Functions

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 (1)

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