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Banned Substance

2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]

CAS 109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2] Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

2-Methoxyethanol is a glycol-ether solvent classified as a reproductive toxicant (CLP Repr 1B). Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial glycol-ether solvent for paints and electronics

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Reproductive toxicant — testicular toxicity, developmental toxicity (CLP Repr 1B)
  • Hematotoxic
  • Not for human topical use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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