Exposure of German residents to ethylene and propylene glycol ethers in general and after cleaning scenarios

► Glycol ethers are a class of chemicals used in a variety of applications. ► Application of a sensitive analytical method for the detection of metabolites in urine. ► During cleaning activities exposure is high. ► Exposure of the general population to glycol ethers is normally low. ► Phenoxyacetic acid (PhAA) could be detected in several subjects.