2-Butoxyethanol
2-بوتوكسي إيثانول
Glycol-ether solvent · CAS: 111-76-2
Effective grease-cutter but a skin-absorbed irritant - ventilate, wear gloves.
Why this verdict
GHS-hazardous (flammable/irritant/sensitiser) but a legitimate solvent - flagged.
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
Cleaning & Hazard
Hazard signal
Warning
Hazard codes (GHS)
H302, H312, H315, H319, H332
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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