NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Ethoxynaphthalene

Also known as: Bromelia, Nerolin, Naphthalene, 2-ethoxy-, Ethyl 2-naphthyl ether, 4-06-00-04257 (+13 more)

CAS 93-18-5

2-Ethoxynaphthalene (CAS 93-18-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 6 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

View cosmetic safety profile for Ethyl Beta-Naphthyl Ether →

SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
8
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
6
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 23 fields
Name
2-Ethoxynaphthalene
CAS Number
93-18-5
Molecular Formula
C12H12O
InChI Key
GUMOJENFFHZAFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
172.088815
Synonyms
BromeliaNerolinNaphthalene, 2-ethoxy-Ethyl 2-naphthyl ether4-06-00-04257BRN 2042397EINECS 202-226-7Ethyl beta-naphtholateEthyl beta-naphthyl etherFEMA No. 2768beta-Naphthol ethyl ether2-Naphthol ethyl ether

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 21 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 6 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List
fracking; waterNY Department of ConservationCPCat
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 8 of 8 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
=0.281mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB GESTIS DNEL
ZF3IS6G3R7UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
1296ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
=3110mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral
5mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS DB
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
4unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization

Showing 8 of 8 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredEthyl 2-naphthyl ether202-226-7ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA 1 records

ADI: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2-Ethoxynaphthalene?

2-Ethoxynaphthalene has 8 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.281 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB GESTIS DNEL.

What regulatory lists include 2-Ethoxynaphthalene?

2-Ethoxynaphthalene appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, Europe, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-Ethoxynaphthalene used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Ethoxynaphthalene is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Ethyl Beta-Naphthyl 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 2-Ethoxynaphthalene come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 2-Ethoxynaphthalene have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

2-Ethoxynaphthalene is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H315, H319, H411).

Is 2-Ethoxynaphthalene used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Ethoxynaphthalene also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.