Food Additive · CAS 111-76-2
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or: no OFF product match; CAS 111-76-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 111-76-2 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Food Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or?
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or (CAS 111-76-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as surface removal agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or safe to consume?
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 111-76-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or used for in food?
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or (CAS 111-76-2) is catalogued for surface removal agent (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.