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Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III

Korean: 다이에틸렌글라이콜 (DEG); 2,2'-옥시다이에탄올의 traces level은 부속서 III을 참조하십시오 · CAS 111-46-6 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

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 Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III is treated in 2 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
BR Brazil	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	MFDS summary (Korean): 다만, 비의도적 잔류물로서 0.1% 이하인 경우는 제외
AR Argentina	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	MFDS summary (Korean): 다만, 비의도적 잔류물로서 0.1% 이하인 경우는 제외

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

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Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III 다이에틸렌글라이콜 (DEG); 2,2'-옥시다이에탄올의 traces level은 부속서 III을 참조하십시오

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 Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III 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 Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III banned in South Korea?

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

Is Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III 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 Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 다이에틸렌글라이콜 (DEG); 2,2'-옥시다이에탄올의 traces level은 부속서 III을 참조하십시오.

What is the CAS number of Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III?

CAS 111-46-6 (from official records).