ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
RestrictedCAS 111-90-018 regulations across 14 markets
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Humectant. Also known as CAS 111-90-0. It is regulated in 14 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 111-90-0
Market Overview — 29 Markets
European Union1
United Kingdom5
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan
Detailed Regulations
Europe6 regulations
European UnionRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE)
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7 %
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (a) 7 %
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE)
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (b) 5 %
- Product type
- (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (b) 5 %
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE)
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (c) 10 %
- Product type
- (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (c) 10 %
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE)
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (d) 2,6 %
- Product type
- (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (d) 2,6 %
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE)
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (e) 2,6 %
- Product type
- (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants
- Conditions of use
- Max: (e) 2,6 %
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for ETHOXYDIGLYCOL in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for ETHOXYDIGLYCOL in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.
ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(ethoxyethoxy)-ethanol Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE) / Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2.6% (e) 2.6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hairsprays, anti-perspirants and deodorants.
- Conditions of use
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
MalaysiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(ethoxyethoxy)-ethanol Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE) / Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2.6% (e) 2.6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hairsprays, anti-perspirants and deodorants.
- Conditions of use
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
ThailandRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(ethoxyethoxy)-ethanol Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE) / Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2.6% (e) 2.6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hairsprays, anti-perspirants and deodorants.
- Conditions of use
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
IndonesiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(ethoxyethoxy)-ethanol Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE) / Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2.6% (e) 2.6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hairsprays, anti-perspirants and deodorants.
- Conditions of use
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
VietnamRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(ethoxyethoxy)-ethanol Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE) / Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2.6% (e) 2.6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hairsprays, anti-perspirants and deodorants.
- Conditions of use
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
PhilippinesRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(ethoxyethoxy)-ethanol Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE) / Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2.6% (e) 2.6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hairsprays, anti-perspirants and deodorants.
- Conditions of use
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
UAERestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
QatarRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
OmanRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
KuwaitRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
BahrainRestricted
- Chemical name
- 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol
- CAS
- 111-90-0
- Max concentration
- (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
- Other conditions
- (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for ETHOXYDIGLYCOL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ETHOXYDIGLYCOL banned in any country?
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.
What are the restrictions on ETHOXYDIGLYCOL in cosmetics?
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use ETHOXYDIGLYCOL in cosmetics?
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL is regulated in 14 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.