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.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether
CAS 110-80-5 · 100/100 · High conf.
Fragrance · No specific technical function · Solvent
Concern score
100/100Critical concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
2-Ethoxyethanol and its acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl acetate) is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — banned
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:II
- eu_cosmetic_banned
- inactive_ingredient_database
- View source →banned
EUEC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA 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.
- 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.Source →
USFDAinactive ingredient databaseRoute: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 0.01 mg
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 0.01 mgSource →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
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 functionSolventViscosity modifier