Is 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid a VOC?

No. 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).

Is 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid on California's Proposition 65 list?

No. 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid

Anionic surfactants
CAS 27306-90-7
IUPAC: 2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid

2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid (CAS 27306-90-7) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

No hazard classification data available at typical product concentrations (0.1–1%). Not listed under Prop 65, REACH SVHC, or TSCA restricted substances.

2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid (CAS 27306-90-7) is a long-chain ether-carboxylic acid surfactant used in small quantities in cleaning formulations. It appears in Autoglym Polar Wash at 0.1–1% concentration per the EU Detergent Regulation ingredient declaration (SDS §15, revision 2023-09-01). The ingredient contributes to soil removal and rinse clarity. No GHS classification data at product-use concentrations.

Health & environment profile

VOC: no
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: no
Aquatic toxicity: no
Biodegradable: no
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: no
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no
Env. score: 4/5

Purpose: Amphoteric/anionic surfactant and cleansing agent; contributes to soil removal and rinse performance

Common questions about 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid

What is 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid used for in car care?: Amphoteric/anionic surfactant and cleansing agent; contributes to soil removal and rinse performance
Is 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid a VOC?: No. 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid on California's Proposition 65 list?: No. 2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)acetic acid is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

1 product contain this

Autoglym Polar Wash 2.5L
pre-wash

Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.