# 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_112_34_5
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: aerosol paints and adhesives, Cleaning agent, Coalescing agent, Deodorizer, Diluent, Fragrance, liquifer, No specific technical function, Pigment, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Solvent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: 112-34-5

> 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol is used as aerosol paints and adhesives / cleaning agent. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE) is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — 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)
- US: commercial use observed — 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.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._