METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE
METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Solvent. Also known as CAS 110-49-6. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 110-49-6
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe3 regulations
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
- CAS
- 109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Moved or deleted
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethanol and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate)
- CAS
- 109-86-4/110-49-6
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas3 regulations
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate
- CAS
- 110-49-6
- Conditions of use
- Warning required under California Proposition 65
Source: California Prop 65 (OEHHA)
- Chemical name
- Methoxyethanol acetate
- CAS
- 110-49-6
- Conditions of use
- Prohibited in cosmetics
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- Chemical name
- Acetato de 2-metoxietila
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethyl Acetate(Methoxyethanol Acetate)
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Methoxyethanol Acetate
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethyl acetate
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethyl acetate
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethyl acetate
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethyl acetate
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethyl acetate
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethyl acetate
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC12 regulations
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
- CAS
- 109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Moved or deleted
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
- CAS
- 109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Moved or deleted
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
- CAS
- 109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Moved or deleted
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
- CAS
- 109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Moved or deleted
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
- CAS
- 109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Moved or deleted
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
- CAS
- 109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Moved or deleted
- CAS
- 110-49-6
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE banned in any country?
Yes, METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE in cosmetics?
METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.
Can I use METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE in cosmetics?
METHOXYETHANOL ACETATE is regulated in 18 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.