Acetone is a methyl ketone that consists of propane bearing an oxo group at C2.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 56 list it before the 1% line and 1 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
12 of 57 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 57
ORLYORLY Genius Remover - 8oz
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ORLYORLY 2oz Spritz Dry
ORLYORLY SPRITZ DRY
ORLYORLY Harry Potter™ BUTTERBEER™ Quick Dry Nail Spray
Paul MitchellPaul Mitchell Spray Wax
Holo TacoHolo Taco Berry Me In Holo
Holo TacoHolo Taco Blushed Ice
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Definition
US FDA substance register · UNII 1364PS73AF · registered name Acetone · single chemical substance
Acetone is a methyl ketone that consists of propane bearing an oxo group at C2. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a human metabolite and an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor. It is a volatile organic compound, a member of propanones, a methyl ketone and a ketone body.
Source: PubChem
Acetone is the aliphatic ketone that conforms to the formula:
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name アセトン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される脂肪族ケトンである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 67-64-1
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 200-662-2
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID8021482
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID101482
- IUPAC
- Propan-2-one
- Molecular formula
- C3H6O
- Molecular weight
- 58.08 g/mol
Measured properties
- Appearance
- liquid
- Colour
- colourless
- pH
- 5 (20℃)
- Melting/freezing point
- -95 ℃
- Initial boiling point and range
- 56.1 ℃(760 mmHg)
- Flash point
- -18 ℃
- Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
- 13 / 2.2 %
- Vapour pressure
- 240 hPa(20℃)
- Water solubility
- 1000000 ㎎/ℓ(25℃)
- Relative density
- 0.79
- n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
- -0.24
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 465 ℃
- Viscosity
- 0.00034 ㎡/s(40℃ 2))
- Molecular weight
- 58.08
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 301 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Solubility enhancer120
- Solvent109
- Diluent25
- Adhesion/cohesion promoter6
- Degradant/impurity (EPA)6
- Flavouring and nutrient5
- Cleaning agent4
- Processing aids not otherwise specified4
14 other uses
- Intermediate4
- Propellants, non-motive (blowing agents)3
- Fragrance2
- No specific technical function2
- Binder2
- Ion exchange agent1
- Heat stabilizer1
- Flux agent1
- Monomers1
- Dye1
- Absorbent1
- Corrosion inhibitor1
- Drier1
- Fuel1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
3 skin studies and 7 eye studies are on record.
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 10 studies
- Category 6.3B (Category 3)
Skin Irritation · Read Across - Not classified
Skin Sensitization · Screening - Not classified
Skin Irritation · Screening - Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across - Eye Irrit. 2
Eye Irritation · Authoritative - Category 2B
Eye Irritation · Screening - Eye Irrit. 2
Eye Irritation · Screening - Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
Eye Irritation · Screening - Severe Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to EPA OTS 798.4500 (Acute Eye Irritation) according to - Moderate or Mild Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
Linked databases 20
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- ChEBI
- ChEMBL
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- NIST Chemistry WebBook
- PubChem
- Tlooto literature search 2 3 4 5
- UniChem cross-reference IDs
- US EPA CompTox dashboard 2
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS)
- US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
- Wikidata
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