2-ethoxyethanol
ethylene glycol ethyl ether
Identification
| Name | 2-ethoxyethanol |
| IUPAC | 2-ethoxyethanol |
| CAS Number | 110-80-5 |
| EINECS | 203-804-1 |
| FDA UNII | IDK7C2HS09 |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H10 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.12210000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002869 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.980A |
| Beilstein | 1098271 |
| XlogP3 | -0.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 110-80-5 ; ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.93000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 135.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.310000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 120.00 °F. TCC ( 48.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.320 |
| Soluble in | water, 1000000 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | not used anymore |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 2125 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rat LD50 3900 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 2000 ppm/7H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA\nBEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD\nBEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)', 'BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD\nBEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)\nLUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA']
Safety in Use
| Category | substances for use only as components of adhesives for food packaging, transporting, or holding food |
| IFRA Critical Effect | Reproductive toxicity |
| Recommendation for 2-ethoxyethanol usage levels up to | PROHIBITED: Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient. |
| Recommendation for 2-ethoxyethanol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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