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2-Methoxyethanol
A solvent commonly used in industrial applications and manufacturing. Not a food ingredient. Known for its toxicity and potential to cause reproductive harm and organ toxicity upon inhalation or dermal exposure.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 6, 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
Reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, organ damage (especially testes), mutagenicity, carcinogenic potential, inhalation hazard, skin absorption hazard
Benefits
None