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
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
CAS 112-34-5
Aerosol paints and adhesives · Cleaning agent · Coalescing agent
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2000 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
- substance_class:chemical
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2000 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Deodorizer, Viscosity modifier.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2000 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Deodorizer, Viscosity modifier.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 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol. 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 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
2,000
Brands
6
Raw materialsConstruction and building materialsFurniture and furnishingsIndustrial productsCleaning products and household careHome maintenance
Typical roles
Aerosol paints and adhesivesCleaning agentCoalescing agentDeodorizerDiluentFragranceLiquiferNo specific technical function
