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MESITYLENE.

Avoid CAS 108-67-8 / SOLVENT

Mesitylene is a hydrocarbon primarily utilized in cosmetic formulations for its solvent properties. It offers no identified active beneficial mechanisms for the skin and is noted for its significant irritant potential.

Summary

solvent

Science

Mechanism of Action

On the skin, Mesitylene's primary function is to act as a solvent, assisting in the dissolution or uniform dispersion of other ingredients within a formulation. There is no evidence of direct positive interaction with skin biology.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Mesitylene is stable under normal conditions but is combustible and should be stored away from strong oxidizing agents.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

Mesitylene is identified as an irritant to the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory tract. While the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not evaluated its safety, it is present in 19 products within the California Safe Cosmetics Program database. Manufacturers are solely responsible for ingredient safety under U.S. cosmetic regulations.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy High
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Mesitylene is a solvent with no identified skin benefits and presents a high risk of irritation, making its inclusion in precision skincare formulations highly questionable.

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