# 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5020605
Categories: cleaning, industrial
Functions: additive non reactive, Defoamer, Degradant/impurity, Dispersing agent, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, No specific technical function, Plasticizer, polyols, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Solvent, Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID5020605

> 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is used as additive non reactive / defoamer. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 73 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Cleaning and safety. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 73 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Cleaning and safety.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 73 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Fragrance, No specific technical function.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._