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Dimethylol Glycol

CAS 3586-55-8 · Functions: antimicrobial

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

Banned in some U.S. states WA-TFCA

Conditions: Washington: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) and Cosmetic Products Restrictions Rule (ch. 173-339 WAC, WSR 25-18-057, eff. 2025-09-28) · RCW 70A.560.005-.900 (2023 c 455); WAC 173-339-110 · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added formaldehyde releaser (WAC 173-339-110(2)(b) table), incl. aliases of name and CAS RN; existing in-state retailer stock may be sold until 2028-01-01 (Ecology: until 2027-12-31)

Source: Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states OR-SB546

Conditions: Oregon: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · ORS 431A.345 · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added (our mapping from Washington's named list) · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class

Source: Oregon — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · checked Oct 17, 2026

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DIMETHYLOL GLYCOL

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 Dimethylol Glycol 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 Dimethylol Glycol 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 Dimethylol Glycol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023)).

What is Dimethylol Glycol used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antimicrobial.

What is the CAS number of Dimethylol Glycol?

CAS 3586-55-8 (from official records).

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