2-Butoxyethanol
2-بوتوكسي إيثانول
Glycol-ether solvent
The verdict
Effective grease-cutter but a skin-absorbed irritant — ventilate, wear gloves.
What it is
The grease-cutting solvent (butyl cellosolve) in many glass and all-purpose cleaners.
The powerful grease-cutter behind streak-free glass and 'purple' all-purpose cleaners. It works well, but it's an irritant that absorbs through the skin and can affect blood cells at high exposure — so ventilate and wear gloves with concentrates, and don't huff the spray.
Evidence & status
IARC carcinogen group
not_classified
EU status
CLP-classified (H302, H312, H315, H319, H332); signal word Warning.
US · FDA status
EPA/OSHA-regulated where applicable
Halal status: halal
Synthetic/plant-derived; no animal-fat concern (surface use).
Also known as
butyl cellosolve · ethylene glycol monobutyl ether · EGBE
Primary source
Evidence, not medical advice. You decide.
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