Ethylhexyl Benzoate

Synonyms: 2-Ethylhexyl benzoate

CAS Number: 5444-75-7

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
85

Sources of exposure:

Personal care
Cleaning products and household care
Industrial uses

Plastic

Description:

Ethylhexyl benzoate is an aromatic ester. It is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in personal care products, a solvent in cleaning products, and a plasticizer in polymers.

Health concerns:

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

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