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Inert Reassessment Document for 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol - CAS No. 104-76-7

Industrially, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol (2-EH) is mainly used in the manufacture of ester plasticizers which are used in producing soft polyvinyl chloride. The other major use of 2-EH is in the manufacture of a chemical used in the manufacture of coating materials, adhesives, printing inks, and impregnating agents.

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