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2,2'-iminobis-Ethanol

Korean: 2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올 · CAS 111-42-2 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올, 에피클로로히드린 및 2-니트로-1,4-벤젠디아민의 반응생성물로 금지

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

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 2,2'-iminobis-Ethanol is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited MFDS summary (Korean): 2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올, 에피클로로히드린 및 2-니트로-1,4-벤젠디아민의 반응생성물로 금지
CA CanadaProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): 2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올, 에피클로로히드린 및 2-니트로-1,4-벤젠디아민의 반응생성물로 금지
AR ArgentinaProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): 2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올, 에피클로로히드린 및 2-니트로-1,4-벤젠디아민의 반응생성물로 금지

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

Also listed as

2,2'-iminobis-Ethanol 2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is 2,2'-iminobis-Ethanol banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is 2,2'-iminobis-Ethanol banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is 2,2'-iminobis-Ethanol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is 2,2'-iminobis-Ethanol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올.

What is the CAS number of 2,2'-iminobis-Ethanol?

CAS 111-42-2 (from official records).

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