Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
2-Ethoxyethanol and its acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl acetate) is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Research docs0Claims0Sources7FunctionFragrance • No specific technical functionIdentifier110-80-5
Concern score
100/100Critical concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
How we scored this
The concern value reflects this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from the published classifications and regulatory status below — not the safety of a product it appears in. A score near 40 is the baseline for ingredients with no specific signal (water scores 40 by design), so a mid-range value is not a safety verdict.
Concern score 100/100 (critical) · high confidence.
Regional restrictions
- EU — banned · Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
Where it appears
Prevalence of ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
558
Brands
6
Industrial productsSpecialty occupational productsHome maintenanceLaboratory suppliesCleaning products and household careCleaning and safety
Typical roles
FragranceNo specific technical functionProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedSolvent
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Evidence read
The published evidence profile currently shaping this ingredient record.
No evidence profiles are attached to this ingredient yet.
Linked research
Primary documents currently linked to this ingredient record.
No linked research documents are attached to this ingredient yet.
Extracted claims
Structured claim signals pulled from linked ingredient research.
No extracted claims are attached to this ingredient yet.
Regulatory status
Published jurisdiction-level classifications and regulatory designations for this ingredient.
EU
EC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
Effective: 2016-03-31View source →
US
EPA
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 558 composition records across product categories including Industrial products, Specialty occupational products, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Viscosity modifier, Fragrance.
Effective: june 18, 2019View source →
US
FDA