# 2-Hexyloxyethanol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid1026908
Categories: cleaning, industrial
Functions: Chemical reaction regulator, Cleaning agent, Film former, Solubility enhancer, Solvent, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID1026908

> 2-Hexyloxyethanol is used as chemical reaction regulator / cleaning agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 71 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Home maintenance, Raw materials. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 71 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Home maintenance, Raw materials.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 71 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Home maintenance, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Solvent, Solubility enhancer.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._