Is Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate) safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate) has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate)
INCI: ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE
Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate) (CAS 111-15-9 [^1_7]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not explicitly banned under 21 CFR, but OSHA PEL 100 ppm TWA; NIOSH REL 0.5 ppm. Same MoCRA failure risk as reproductive toxicity concerns.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate).
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate) allowed in the EU?
Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate) EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate) do in cosmetics?
Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate) functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 111-15-9 [^1_7].
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