OriginSynthesized from ethylene glycol and acetic acid derivatives within the glycol ether ester chemical family. Produced through esterification reaction between butoxyethanol and acetic anhydride or acetic acid.
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is a colorless liquid with a weak fruity odor. Floats and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999)
Solubility 1.5 % (NIOSH, 2024)
Formula
C8H16O3
Mol. Weight
160.21
CAS #
112-07-2
Form
Liquid
State
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is a colorless liquid with a weak fruity odor. Floats and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Provides scent
Dissolves other ingredients
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 469)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 469)
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