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
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
CAS 112-34-5 · 70/100 · High conf.
Cleaning agent · Coalescing agent · Deodorizer
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE) is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
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:cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: Solvent in hair dye products Maximum concentration: 9% Other conditions: No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2000 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Deodorizer, Viscosity modifier.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2000 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Deodorizer, Viscosity modifier.Source →
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 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol. 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 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
2,000
Brands
6
Raw materialsConstruction and building materialsFurniture and furnishingsIndustrial productsCleaning products and household careHome maintenance
Typical roles
Cleaning agentCoalescing agentDeodorizerDiluentFragranceNo specific technical functionPigmentSolvent
