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
Propanamide, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
CAS 5422-34-4
Anti-static agent · Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 88 composition records across product categories including Personal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Propanamide, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)- appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- substance_class:chemical
- substance_type:chemical
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 88 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Anti-static agent, Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 88 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Anti-static agent, Softener and conditioner.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 Propanamide, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-. 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 Propanamide, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)- in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
88
Brands
6
Personal care
Typical roles
Anti-static agentFlavouring and nutrientFragranceHumectantSoftener and conditionerSurfactant (surface active agent)Thickening agent
