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Propellant

DIMETHYL ETHER

CAS 115-10-6
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A volatile gas used as an aerosol propellant. Quickly evaporates after spraying with no skin residue. Safe at use level; the main hazard is flammability in cans.

Function

PROPELLANTSOLVENTVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Aerosol propellant
  • No ozone-depletion potential
  • Solvent and cosolvent
  • Compatible with many actives

Known concerns

  • Highly flammable
  • Asphyxiation risk in high concentration
  • Mild defatting effect on skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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