Characteristics
- INCI
- Methyl Pyrrolidone
- CAS
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872-50-4
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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212-828-1
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone
- Functions
- solvent
- EU Restr.
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CMR1B
EU regulatory status: restricted use. The ingredient is permitted in EU cosmetics but its use and labelling are regulated.
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Evidence & research
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) opinions
1
Found in products (3 total)
Face Care
Synonyms
N-Methylpyrrolidone