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1,2-Diethoxyethane

CAS 629-14-1
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

1,2-diethoxyethane is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

1,2-Diethoxyethane (ethylene glycol diethyl ether) is a glycol ether solvent classified as a CMR Category 2 substance under EU CLP regulation. It carries H360 (reproductive toxicant), H319 (eye irritant), and H225 (highly flammable) hazard statements. This compound is subject to EU restriction under REACH Annex XVII and is not permitted in cosmetic products at levels ≥0.1%.

Known concerns

  • Reproductive toxicant Category 2 (H360)
  • Highly flammable (H225)
  • Eye irritant (H319)
  • EU REACH Annex XVII restriction
  • CMR Category 2 substance

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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