Is PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER safe in cosmetics?
PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER
Also known as: 2-(2-Phenoxyethoxy)ethanol, Phenoxydiglycol, Ethanol, 2-(2-phenoxyethoxy)-, BRN 2093125, Diethylene glycolphenyl ether (+5 more)
PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER (CAS 104-68-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER is classified GHS Danger (H302, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Solvent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2-phenoxyethoxy)ethanol
InChIKey
ZUAURMBNZUCEAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
2-(2-Phenoxyethoxy)ethanol
Phenoxydiglycol
Ethanol, 2-(2-phenoxyethoxy)-
BRN 2093125
Diethylene glycolphenyl ether
EINECS 203-227-5
NSC 406593
Phenyl carbitol
Fenylkarbitol
UNII-LZU6ET206Z
Chemical Function
Solvent
Regulatory Lists
artificial_saliva; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER allowed in the EU?
PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER do in cosmetics?
PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 104-68-7.
Is PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER used outside cosmetics?
PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER is classified GHS Danger (H302, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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