The substance is a known allergen.

Tests have shown that 2-ethylbutyl acrylate is moderately to severely allergenic. People who are allergic to 2-ethylhexyl acrylate may also be allergic to 2-ethylbutyl acrylate. When one allergy to one substance leads to allergies to similar substances it is called cross-allergy.

The ingredient is not allowed in products certified by Asthma Allergy Nordic.