PPG-2 METHYL ETHER || Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

PPG-2 METHYL ETHER

Score	Data: Fair
CAS	34590-94-8
conditioner (15 products)
body wash/ cleanser (4 products)
exfoliant/ scrub (3 products)
facial cleanser (3 products)
styling gel/ lotion (2 products)
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PPG-2 METHYL ETHER

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Health concerns of ingredient
About the ratings
Cancer	no information
Developmental & reproductive toxicity
Allergies & immunotoxicity	no information
Use restrictions	no information
Contamination concerns: none
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer

Function/use(s): Fragrance Ingredient; Solvent

About PPG-2 METHYL ETHER: PPG-2 Methyl Ether is a polypropylene glycol ether of methyl alcohol.

Synonym(s): DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER; METHOXY DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL; (2-METHOXYMETHYLETHOXY) PROPANOL; 1- (2-METHOXYPROPOXY) -2-PROPANOL; POLYOXYPROPYLENE (2) METHYL ETHER; POLYPROPYLENE GLYCOL (2) ME THYL ETHER; PROPANOL, (2-METHOXYMETHYLETHOXY) -; (2-METHOXYMETHYLETHOXY) - PROPANOL; 1- (2-METHOXYPROPOXY) - 2-PROPANOL; PROPANOL, 1 (OR 2) (2METHOXYMETHYLETHOXY) ; 1,4-DIMETHYL-3,6-DIOXA-1-HEPTANOL

Developmental/reproductive toxicity
type of concern	product conditions	reference
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		National Library of Medicine HazMap

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

type of concern

product conditions

reference

Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful

Environment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps
type of concern	product conditions	reference
20 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results ->		PubMed

Neurotoxicity
type of concern	product conditions	reference
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		National Library of Medicine HazMap

Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
government/industry list/academic study	appears on list as	classification(s)
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics	PROPYLENE GLYCOL ETHERS	• S
Environment Canada Domestic Substance List	PROPANOL, 1(OR 2)-(2-METHOXYMETHYLETHOXY)-	Y-Categorization,Y-Human health,Moderate-Health Priority,,,,,,,
IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List	DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER	reported as used in fragrance compounds in 2008
National Library of Medicine HazMap	DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER	SD: Yes;RT: Yes;NE: Yes;NT: CNS Solvent Syndrome;PE: 100 ppm;ST: 150 ppm;TL: 100 ppm;ID: 600 ppm;OL: 1000 ppm;MA: 50 ppm, mixture of isomers;
EPA Categorized List of Inert Pesticide Ingredients	DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER	List 2 Inert

Other RTECS® classifications [shown for informational purposes only]
government/industry list/academic study	appears on list as	classification(s)
RTECS^®- TLV/BEI,2006	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• occupationally related - ACGIH TLV (human TWA)
RTECS^®- TLV/BEI,2007	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• occupationally related - ACGIH TLV (human TWA)
RTECS^®- "Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky," Marhold, J 1986	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• sense organ - Primary eye irritant (rabbit )
RTECS^®- Journal of Toxicology, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 1984	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• sense organ - Primary eye irritant ( human )
RTECS^®- Journal of Toxicology, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 1984	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• sense organ - Primary eye irritant ( human )
RTECS^®- MSHA STANDARD-air: 3,96,1971	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• occupationally related - MSHA STANDARD-air (human TWA)
RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Construc): 29,1926 1994	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• occupationally related - OSHA PEL (Construc) (human TWA)
RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Fed Cont): 41,50-204 1994	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• occupationally related - OSHA PEL (Fed Cont) (human TWA)
RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Gen Indu): 29,1910 1994	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• occupationally related - OSHA PEL (Gen Indu) (human TWA)
RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Shipyard): 29,1915 1993	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• occupationally related - OSHA PEL (Shipyard) (human TWA)
RTECS^®- Union Carbide Data Sheet 1971	PPG-2 METHYL ETHER	• skin - Primary skin irritant (rabbit )

references
government/industry list/academic study	reference
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics	AOEC (Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics). 2009. AEOC exposures codes and asthmagen designation.
Environment Canada Domestic Substance List	EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List	IFRA (International Fragrance Assocication). 2010. IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List based on 2008 Use Survey. Accessed online 01/04/2010: http://www.ifraorg.org/Home/News/Latest-News/page.aspx/66?xf_itemId=43&xf_selectionDatapartId=25
National Library of Medicine HazMap	NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2006. HazMap — Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents.
EPA Categorized List of Inert Pesticide Ingredients	EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). 1987 & 2005. Office of Pesticide Programs. Inert (other) Pesticide Ingredients in Pesticide Products - Categorized List of Inert (other) Pesticide Ingredients.
RTECS^®- TLV/BEI,2006 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- TLV/BEI,2006
RTECS^®- TLV/BEI,2007 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- TLV/BEI,2007
RTECS^®- "Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky," Marhold, J 1986 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- "Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky," Marhold, J., Prague, Czechoslovakia, Avicenum, 1986 -,633,1986
RTECS^®- Journal of Toxicology, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 1984 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- Journal of Toxicology, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology. (Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016) V.1- 1982- 2,229,1983/1984
RTECS^®- Journal of Toxicology, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 1984 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- Journal of Toxicology, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology. (Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016) V.1- 2,229,1983/1984
RTECS^®- MSHA STANDARD-air: 3,96,1971 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- MSHA STANDARD-air: 3,96,1971
RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Construc): 29,1926 1994 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Construc): 29,1926.55,1994
RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Fed Cont): 41,50-204 1994 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Fed Cont): 41,50-204.50,1994
RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Gen Indu): 29,1910 1994 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Gen Indu): 29,1910.1000,1994
RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Shipyard): 29,1915 1993 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- OSHA PEL (Shipyard): 29,1915.1000,1993
RTECS^®- Union Carbide Data Sheet 1971 [shown for informational purposes only]	RTECS^®- Union Carbide Data Sheet. (Union Carbide Corp., 39 Old Ridgebury Rd., Danbury, CT 06817) 11/15/1971