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.
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Ethylene glycol
CAS 107-21-1
Anti-slip agent · Chemical reaction regulator · Cosmetics
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 7357 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Furniture and furnishings.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Ethylene glycol appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 7357 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Humectant, Viscosity modifier.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 7357 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Humectant, Viscosity modifier.Source →
USFDAinactive ingredient databaseRoute: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION; Potency: 1 %w/v
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION; Potency: 1 %w/vSource →
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 Ethylene glycol. 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 Ethylene glycol in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
7,357
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsRaw materialsFurniture and furnishingsCleaning products and household careHome maintenanceCons. electronics, mech. appliances, and machinery
Typical roles
Anti-slip agentChemical reaction regulatorCosmeticsDemulsifierDyeFragranceHumectantSolvent
Found in these products
- Caffeine solutionThe Ordinary · Non Food ProductsLow
- Neutral Bodylotion Parfymefri 250mlUNILEVER NORGE AS · BodylotionLow
- Fresh Lime8X4Critical
- Cooking sprayBest joyMinor
- Chocolate Protein DrinkLAIZY lab · Beverages And Beverages PreparationsModerate
- 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot ExfoliantPaula's Choice · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- got2bHenkel, Schwarzkopf · HairHigh
- Johnson's baby lotionHigh
- Wet towel-LaraLara · Wet TowelLow
- guardian hand cream lovely lavenderGuardian · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- Tropical punch from concentrateTops · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesCritical
- Cake squareSnacksCritical
- Fresh Banana Creme PieMarkets Of Meijer · UndefinedCritical
- kroger acetaminophenKrogerMinor
- Golden Fudge Snack CakeEmpire Commissary · SnacksCritical
- Macaroon CoconutCanary · Cooking HelpersModerate
- Raisin filled cookieSnacksCritical
- Gooey Butter CakeIce Cream Factory · DessertsHigh
- Revitabrow AdvancedRevitaLash Cosmetics · Eyebrow EnhancerModerate
- Slush puppie, slush pouches, grapeDessertsCritical
- value meds Cetrizine hydrochlorideMinor
- Ansiktsmaske Glød 1stk Nordic TreatNordic treat asMinor
- Rivaj uk collagen serumMinor
- Aluminum Free Clear Solid DeodorantSecret · Deodorant
