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Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate

  • Nonionic surfactants
  • CAS 27274-31-3
  • IUPAC: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(2-propenyl)-omega-hydroxy-

Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (CAS 27274-31-3) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Nonionic surfactant with low acute toxicity. No GHS classification at typical product concentrations. No Prop 65 listing. No asthmagen classification.

Allyl alcohol ethoxylate (CAS 27274-31-3) is a nonionic ethoxylated surfactant that provides wetting and spreading properties in leather care formulations. The ethylene oxide chains make the molecule hydrophilic, enabling the emulsion to spread evenly across leather surfaces and penetrate the fiber structure for conditioning delivery.

At the low concentrations used in leather conditioners, this ingredient presents minimal health and environmental risk. The ethoxylate class is generally biodegradable and has an established safety profile in personal care and household product applications.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
4/5
Purpose: Nonionic surfactant and wetting agent; reduces surface tension to improve product spreading on leather

Common questions about Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate

What is Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate used for in car care?
Nonionic surfactant and wetting agent; reduces surface tension to improve product spreading on leather
Is Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate a VOC?
No. Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate biodegradable?
Yes. Allyl Alcohol Ethoxylate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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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.