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Inert Reassessment Document for 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol - CAS No. 107-41-5

2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol is used as a chemical intermediate, a selective solvent in petroleum refining, a component of hydraulic fluids, an additive for cement, a component of industrial coatings, a solvent for inks, an additive for fuel and lubricants, and an additive in cosmetics.

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Inert Reassessment Decision Document for 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol (PDF)(13 pp, 703 K)