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1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane; Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether; (TEGDME); triglyme

Korean: 1,2-비스(2-메톡시에톡시)에탄 ; 트라이에틸렌글라이콜다이메틸에터(TEGDME) ; 트라이글라임 · CAS 112-49-2 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1147

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How 1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane; Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether; (TEGDME); triglyme is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Prohibited	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited	—
AR Argentina	Prohibited	—

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026

Also listed as

1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane; Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether; (TEGDME); triglyme 1,2-비스(2-메톡시에톡시)에탄 ; 트라이에틸렌글라이콜다이메틸에터(TEGDME) ; 트라이글라임

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.