What is the NOAEL for Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether?
Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether has 6 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 10.6 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether
Also known as: 2-(2-Phenoxyethoxy)ethanol, Phenoxydiglycol, Ethanol, 2-(2-phenoxyethoxy)-, BRN 2093125, Diethylene glycolphenyl ether (+5 more)
CAS 104-68-7
Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether (CAS 104-68-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether is classified GHS Danger (H302, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
6
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
16 fields
Name
Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether
CAS Number
104-68-7
DTXSID
DTXSID0051528
Molecular Formula
C10H14O3
InChI Key
ZUAURMBNZUCEAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
182.094294
Synonyms
2-(2-Phenoxyethoxy)ethanolPhenoxydiglycolEthanol, 2-(2-phenoxyethoxy)-BRN 2093125Diethylene glycolphenyl etherEINECS 203-227-5NSC 406593Phenyl carbitolFenylkarbitolUNII-LZU6ET206Z
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
2 records
Solvent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| artificial_saliva; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| CEDI | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 6 of 6 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =10.6 | mg/m3 | DNEL local | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| =42.9 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| LZU6ET206Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| LZU6ET206Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| LZU6ET206Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| LZU6ET206Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 6 of 6 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 2-(2-phenoxyethoxy)ethanol | 203-227-5 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
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Category
Solvents
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether?
Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including artificial_saliva; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products, CEDI, Indirect additives food contact (10/2018). Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether used in cosmetics?
Yes, Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name PEG-2 PHENYL ETHER. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether is classified GHS Danger (H302, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether used outside industrial chemicals?
Diethylene glycol monophenyl ether also appears in cosmetics databases.