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Banned Substance

2-Ethoxyethanol and its acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl acetate)

CAS 110-80-5 / 111-15-9
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Safety score · 0–100

Not Rated

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

A pair of glycol-ether industrial solvents banned from EU cosmetics. EU CMR 1B classification for fertility and developmental toxicity; this entry exists for reference, never for use.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic use — listed for reference only

Known concerns

  • EU CMR Cat 1B (reproductive toxicity, fertility and developmental)
  • Banned in EU cosmetic products (Annex II)
  • Glycol-ether class with strongest reprotoxic profile

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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