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hexan-2-one (methyl butyl ketone)

Prohibited in EU cosmetics

cosmetic ingredient

Is hexan-2-one (methyl butyl ketone) safe?

hexan-2-one (methyl butyl ketone) is prohibited in cosmetic products in the EU (CosIng Annex II).

Official regulatory status

Pulled directly from official regulatory datasets and expert reviews — not our own judgement.

EU cosmetics: Prohibited

Sources

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See our methodology for how these map to concern levels. Informational only — not medical advice.

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