"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other language: Éther diméthylique
- INCI name: DIMETHYL ETHER
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 204-065-8
- Classification: VOC
Namely
Produced by the dehydration of methanol, dimethyl ether is a colorless gas mainly used as a propellant in cosmetics, and in particular in hairsprays and hair spray.
Attention, this gas should not come into contact with the eyes, and not be breathed: which seems difficult given its use in cosmetics spray.
Note that it is used with propane to effectively remove warts.
Attention, this gas should not come into contact with the eyes, and not be breathed: which seems difficult given its use in cosmetics spray.
Note that it is used with propane to effectively remove warts.
Its functions (INCI)
- Propellant : Generates pressure in an aerosol pack, expelling contents when the valve is opened. Some liquefied propellants can act as solvents
- Solvent : Dissolves other substances
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 0.25% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
