Sources of Exposure :
Description :
Butylated glycol (2-Butoxyethanol) is a glycol ether used to control viscosity or a “fragrance” additive. It can also be used as a synthetic antioxidant for extending shelf life.
Sources of Exposure: Personal care products
Health Impacts: Butylated compounds, such as this one, are likely carcinogens and hormone disruptors and may cause liver damage.
Health Concerns
Contaminants:
Banned/restricted lists:
Gift, J.S., 2005
Paciencia, I. et al., 2019
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Butylated compounds (Accessed March 30, 2021)