DIMETHOXYDIGLYCOL

BannedCAS 111-96-620 regulations across 17 markets

DIMETHOXYDIGLYCOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Solvent. Also known as CAS 111-96-6. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
111-96-6

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea4
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #676
Chemical name
Éter bis(2-metoxietílico)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania5 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M419
Chemical name
Ethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether(EGDME)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M619
Chemical name
Bis(2-Methoxyethyl) Ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M652
Chemical name
Bis(2-Methoxyethyl) Ether
CAS
111-96-6

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M797
Chemical name
Dimethoxydiglycol

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #254
Chemical name
Bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methyoxyethyl) ether
CAS
111-96-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methyoxyethyl) ether
CAS
111-96-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methyoxyethyl) ether
CAS
111-96-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methyoxyethyl) ether
CAS
111-96-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methyoxyethyl) ether
CAS
111-96-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methyoxyethyl) ether
CAS
111-96-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarBannedAnnex II #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanBannedAnnex II #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #676
Chemical name
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS
111-96-6

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for DIMETHOXYDIGLYCOL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIMETHOXYDIGLYCOL banned in any country?

Yes, DIMETHOXYDIGLYCOL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on DIMETHOXYDIGLYCOL in cosmetics?

DIMETHOXYDIGLYCOL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use DIMETHOXYDIGLYCOL in cosmetics?

DIMETHOXYDIGLYCOL is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.