# BUTYLENE GLYCOL

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8026773
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Humectant, Preservative, Softener and conditioner, Solubility enhancer, Solvent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID8026773

> BUTYLENE GLYCOL is used as deodorizer / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9684 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Medical/dental. Assessed from 8 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9684 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Medical/dental.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9684 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Medical/dental. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Softener and conditioner, Humectant.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SYSTEM; Maximum daily exposure: 1400 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: SYSTEM; Potency: 8.12 mg
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 6 active drug products and 9 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._