Butoxypropan-1-ol
- Glycol ether solvents
- CAS 29387-86-8
- IUPAC: 1-butoxypropan-1-ol
Butoxypropan-1-ol (CAS 29387-86-8) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.
H315 (skin irritation Cat 2) and H319 (eye irritation Cat 2) at ingredient level per SDS §3. LD50 oral rat >3000 mg/kg — low acute oral toxicity. Not classified as harmful by inhalation. Not Prop 65 listed. Not an asthmagen.
Butoxypropan-1-ol (CAS 29387-86-8) is a propylene-glycol-series ether used as a co-solvent in cleaning formulations. It acts alongside surfactants to improve soil penetration and rinse performance at low concentrations (3–5% typical in snow foam/shampoo products). At product concentrations, it classifies as a mild skin and eye irritant (H315, H319) at ingredient level, with low acute systemic toxicity.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- yes
- 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
Common questions about Butoxypropan-1-ol
- What is Butoxypropan-1-ol used for in car care?
- Glycol ether co-solvent in cleaning formulas; improves soil penetration and water miscibility
- Is Butoxypropan-1-ol a VOC?
- Yes. Butoxypropan-1-ol is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Butoxypropan-1-ol on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Butoxypropan-1-ol is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Butoxypropan-1-ol biodegradable?
- Yes. Butoxypropan-1-ol has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
1 product contain this
Autoglym Polar Wash 2.5Lpre-wash
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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.