# Methyl acetate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid4021767
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Cleaning agent, Diluent, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Solubility enhancer, Solvent
Identifier: DTXSID4021767

> Methyl acetate is used as cleaning agent / diluent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 123 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Home maintenance. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 123 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 123 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._