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Hexane Glycol
Chemical solvent used in processing and extraction, derived from hexane and glycol compounds; not intended as a food ingredient.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Mar 24, 2026
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Irritation, neurotoxicity potential from hexane exposure, contamination risk, regulatory restrictions on residual levels
Benefits
Effective solvent for extraction and cleaning processes