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Banned Substance

METHOXYETHANOL

CAS 109-86-4 Updated
6

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A glycol ether solvent banned for cosmetic use in the EU due to severe reproductive toxicity. CMR 1B classification under CLP and restricted under REACH Annex XVII — banned-tier hazard, no legitimate cosmetic role.

Function

SOLVENTVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit
  • Listed for hazard tracking only

Known concerns

  • EU CMR 1B reproductive toxicant
  • REACH Annex XVII restriction
  • Severe systemic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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