# 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2026448
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: backing, Chemical reaction regulator, Heat stabilizer, Humectant, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Solvent
Identifier: DTXSID2026448

> 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol is used as backing / chemical reaction regulator. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 78 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Electronics/small appliances, Construction. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 78 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Electronics/small appliances, Construction.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 78 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Electronics/small appliances, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Humectant, Heat stabilizer.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._