Methylal
What Methylal is & what it does
Methylal (dimethoxymethane) is a small, volatile solvent. In cosmetic formulas it is generally used as a solvent and viscosity-reducing agent that evaporates quickly, helping to thin a product and deliver other ingredients. It is most associated with fast-drying applications such as nail and spray products. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient in this dataset.
What is Methylal?
Methylal, also called dimethoxymethane, is a small, fast-evaporating volatile solvent. It is most associated with quick-drying applications.
What does Methylal do in a formula?
It is generally used as a solvent and viscosity-reducing agent that evaporates quickly, helping to thin a product and carry other ingredients. It is common in nail and spray products.
Is Methylal safe in cosmetics?
No specific concerns are flagged for it in this dataset, and it is used as a volatile solvent at controlled levels. As with volatile solvents generally, products are meant to be used as directed.
Sunscreens with Methylal
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Rilastil Sun System Baby Spray Transparent SPF 50+
93/100
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Shawill Cosmetics Niacinamide Whitening Body Lotion SPF 35 Pa ++++
61/100