NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol

Also known as: steareth-2

CAS 16057-43-5

2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol (CAS 16057-43-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
1
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 6 fields
Name
2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol
CAS Number
16057-43-5
Molecular Formula
C22H46O3
InChI Key
ILCOCZBHMDEIAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
358.344695
Synonyms
steareth-2

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 60 records
EmulsifierSurfactant (surface active agent)Defoamer

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 1 of 1 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
V56DFE46J5UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 1 of 1 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
10%
Category
sunscreen
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol?

2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol has 1 NOAEL study in the database. The lowest reported value is V56DFE46J5 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

Is 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Steareth-2. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol used outside industrial chemicals?

2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol also appears in cosmetics databases.