is used as a solvent (dissolves other substances) in many consumer products.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)identifies that methoxyethanol (also called 2-methoxyethanol or methyl cellosolve) “may damage fertility and may damage the unborn child, is a flammable liquid and vapour, is harmful if swallowed,
is harmful in contact with skin, is harmful if inhaled, and causes damage to organs.” Canada and the EU have prohibited the use of the substance in cosmetic products.
