What does the restriction note for METHOXYETHANOL mean?

The restriction field for METHOXYETHANOL reads: II/665. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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METHOXYETHANOL

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METHOXYETHANOL is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/665.

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Inventory details for METHOXYETHANOL

INCI name

METHOXYETHANOL

Annex records for METHOXYETHANOL

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 665

2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]

CAS: 109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]

EC: 203-713-7 [1] / 203-772-9 [2]

Key data

CAS

109-86-4 / 32718-54-0

203-713-7 / 251-174-1

Restriction

II/665

Function

SOLVENT VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

How METHOXYETHANOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHOXYETHANOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHOXYETHANOL is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHOXYETHANOL appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for METHOXYETHANOL reads: "II/665". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHOXYETHANOL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 109-86-4 / 32718-54-0 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for METHOXYETHANOL

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for METHOXYETHANOL with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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