Ethyl Hexanediol

Synonyms: Ethohexadiol

CAS Number: 94-96-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
86

Sources of exposure:

Cleaning products and household care
Industrial uses
Personal care

Description:

Ethyl hexanediol, also known as ethohexadiol, is an organic diol used as a solvent and conditioning ingredient in personal care formulations. It has also been used as an insect repellent and in industrial applications.

Health concerns:

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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