What is the NOAEL for 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol?
2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is V56DFE46J5 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol
Also known as: steareth-2
CAS 16057-43-5
2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol (CAS 16057-43-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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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
7 fields
Name
2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol
CAS Number
16057-43-5
DTXSID
DTXSID90936344
Molecular Formula
C22H46O3
InChI Key
ILCOCZBHMDEIAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
358.344695
Synonyms
steareth-2
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
60 records
EmulsifierSurfactant (surface active agent)Defoamer
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V56DFE46J5 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| V56DFE46J5 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| V56DFE46J5 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| V56DFE46J5 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
10%
Category
sunscreen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol used in cosmetics?
Yes, 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Steareth-2. 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 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is 2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol used outside industrial chemicals?
2-[2-(Octadecyloxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol also appears in cosmetics databases.