Danger GHS02GHS05 NOAEL Data IARC Group 2B Prop 65 REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol

Also known as: Propylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, BRN 1734501, Propylene glycol t-butyl ether, UNII-03077MV85B, Propylene glycol mono-t-buthyl ether

CAS 57018-52-7

1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol (CAS 57018-52-7) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H226; H318. Key regulatory status: California Proposition 65, REACH registered, 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, IARC, ECHA REACH, CA Prop 65, ILO ICSC.

View cosmetic safety profile for Propylene Glycol t-Butyl Ether →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
14
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger

Chemical Identity

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

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 11 fields
Name
1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol
CAS Number
57018-52-7
DTXSID
DTXSID8025967
Molecular Formula
C7H16O2
InChI Key
GQCZPFJGIXHZMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
132.11503
Synonyms
Propylene glycol mono-t-butyl etherBRN 1734501Propylene glycol t-butyl etherUNII-03077MV85BPropylene glycol mono-t-buthyl ether

IARC Carcinogen Classification

Carcinogenic hazard classification from IARC monograph evaluations.

SOURCE IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans 1 records
GroupMeaningEvaluatedVolume
Group 2BPossibly carcinogenic201788, 119

California Proposition 65

California OEHHA listing status and toxicity category.

SOURCE California OEHHA Proposition 65 List 1 records
ChemicalToxicity TypeCancerDevelopmentalListed
-cancerYesNo-

GHS / CLP Classification

EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.

SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA) 1 classifications
Hazard ClassH-StatementsPictogramsSignal
Flam. Liq. 3; Eye Dam. 1H226; H318GHS02; GHS05Danger

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
GHS Signal WordWARNING
GHS Hazard StatementsFlammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation
Short-term EffectsThe substance is severely irritating to the eyes.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
SolventCoalescing agent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
detected; Europe; Specialty occupational productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
OEHHA Proposition 65 (3/2019)STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYOEHHA Proposition 65 List
OEHHA Proposition 65 (1/2023)California Office of Environmental Health Hazard AssessmentOEHHA Proposition 65 List

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 14 of 14 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
ABcancerlisting typeCalifornia Proposition 65 listing--California Proposition 65
ABcancerlisting typeCalifornia Proposition 65 listing--California Proposition 65
ABcancerlisting typeCalifornia Proposition 65 listing--California Proposition 65
ABcancerlisting typeCalifornia Proposition 65 listing--California Proposition 65
03077MV85BUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
03077MV85BUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
03077MV85BUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
03077MV85BUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
2BIARC groupIARC carcinogenicity classification--IARC Monographs
2unitlessIARC group--NTP_ICE_cancer
=3771mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
6488.49079754601mg/m3/dayPOLY-3 lowest doseInhalationMouseNTP_ICE_cancer
-%Positive reactionDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_irritation
1200ppmTop doseInhalationRatNTP_ICE_cancer

Showing 14 of 14 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered1-tert-butoxypropan-2-ol406-180-0ECHA overview →

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL1456695
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GHS hazard classification for 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol?

1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol (CAS 57018-52-7) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Flam. Liq. 3; Eye Dam. 1 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H226; H318. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).

What is the NOAEL for 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol?

1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol has 14 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is cancer listing type. Source: California Proposition 65.

What regulatory lists include 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol?

1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including detected; Europe; Specialty occupational products, OEHHA Proposition 65 (3/2019), OEHHA Proposition 65 (1/2023). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol a carcinogen according to IARC?

1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol is classified by IARC as Group 2B — possibly carcinogenic to humans (evaluated 2017). Source: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans.

Is 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol on the California Proposition 65 list?

Yes, 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol is listed under California Proposition 65 for cancer. Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65.

Is 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Propylene Glycol t-Butyl Ether. 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 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol come from?

Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, IARC Monographs, ECHA REACH, California Proposition 65, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol is classified GHS Danger (H226, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol used outside industrial chemicals?

1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.