INCI name

METHYL PYRROLIDONE

N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

SolventBasic 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).

EU regulation

EU · Annex II, entry 1393N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2019/831
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