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o-Ethyltoluene
o-Ethyltoluene (ortho-ethyltoluene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon used primarily as an industrial solvent and chemical intermediate. It is not a food ingredient but a material with potential exposure via inhalation or skin contact in industrial settings.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 25, 2026
Health score-4.0
-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
Respiratory irritation, skin and eye irritation, potential central nervous system effects, flammability, environmental toxicity
Benefits
None