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2-Ethoxyethyl acetate

CAS 111-15-9
32

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A glycol ether acetate solvent flagged as a reproductive toxicant under EU REACH SVHC, structurally related to known developmental toxicants.

2-Ethoxyethyl acetate is classified as a reproductive toxicant under EU REACH (SVHC candidate). It is structurally related to 2-ethoxyethanol, a known developmental toxicant. While not on EU Annex II, it requires authorization under REACH and should be avoided in cosmetics, particularly for pregnant or nursing individuals.

Known concerns

  • EU REACH SVHC candidate (reproductive toxicity)
  • Developmental toxicity analogue (related to 2-ethoxyethanol)
  • Flammable liquid (H226)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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