METHOXYETHANOL

BannedCAS 109-86-419 regulations across 19 markets

METHOXYETHANOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Solvent. Also known as CAS 109-86-4. It is regulated in 19 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
109-86-4, 32718-54-0

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
South Korea1
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 #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
CAS
109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate)
CAS
109-86-4/110-49-6

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas3 regulations
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
CAS
109-86-4
Conditions of use
Warning required under California Proposition 65

Source: California Prop 65 (OEHHA)

CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Methoxyethanol
CAS
109-86-4
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #665
Chemical name
2-Metoxietanol e seu acetato
CAS
109-86-4

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M286
Chemical name
Methoxyethanol

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #144
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate)
CAS
109-86-4/ 110-49-6

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGMME)]
CAS
109-86-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGMME)]
CAS
109-86-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGMME)]
CAS
109-86-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGMME)]
CAS
109-86-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGMME)]
CAS
109-86-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGMME)]
CAS
109-86-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
CAS
109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
CAS
109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
CAS
109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
CAS
109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
CAS
109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #665
Chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol [1] and its acetate (2-Methoxyethyl acetate) [2]
CAS
109-86-4 [1] / 110-49-6 [2]

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is METHOXYETHANOL banned in any country?

Yes, METHOXYETHANOL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, 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 METHOXYETHANOL in cosmetics?

METHOXYETHANOL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, 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 METHOXYETHANOL in cosmetics?

METHOXYETHANOL is regulated in 19 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, 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.