Ethylene Glycol
CAS Number
107-21-1Synonym
1,2-dihydroxyethane; Athylenglykol; 1,2-ethandiol; Ethylene alcohol; Ethylene dihydrate; Ethylene glycol; Fridex; Glycol; 2-hydroxyethanol; Monoethylene glycol; NCI-C00920; Norkool; Tescol; EPA Pesticide Code: 042203
Occurrence/Use
Antifreeze agent, solvent; production of polyester fibers, PET for bottling; component in ink
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Chronic Reference Exposure Levels |
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Air
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 400 |
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| Chronic Target Organs: | Respiratory system, kidney, development |
| Human Data: | Yes |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2000 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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Proposition 65
MADL w/ File
Chemical Status
| Reproductive Toxicity : | Currently listed |
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Reproductive Toxicity
| Listed as causing: | Developmental Toxicity | Developmental Toxicity |
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| Date of Listing: | |
| Basis for Listing : | Authoritative Bodies-National Toxicology Program |
Safe Harbor Levels
| Reproductive Toxicity | |
| Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) - Oral: | 8700 µg/day |
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Public notices related to this chemical
- Amendment to Section 25805, Maximum Allowable Dose Level (Oral) for Ethylene Glycol (Ingested)
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Amendment to Section 25805, Specific Regulatory Levels: Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity - Ethylene Glycol (Ingested)
- Ethylene Glycol (Ingested) Listed as a Reproductive Toxicant
- Intent To List: Ethylene Glycol