Korean: 에톡시다이글라이콜 · CAS 111-90-0 · Functions: humectant, perfuming, solvent
No specific rule on file.
Restricted Annex III/297
Maximum: (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%
Conditions: Product type: (a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Ethoxydiglycol is treated in 1 more market, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hairsprays, anti-perspirants and... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL 에톡시다이글라이콜
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.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 7% · (b) 5% · (c) 10% · (d) 2,6% · (e)2,6%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: humectant, perfuming, solvent.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 에톡시다이글라이콜.
24+ products we checked list it, for example Centellian24 360º Shot PDRN lifting Eye cream 30ml, Peach & Lily (Korean-American founder) Acne Oil-Free Moisturizer, Amorepacific Global Mall (multi-brand) AP BEAUTY PRIME RESERVE Retrinity Cream 50ml.
CAS 111-90-0 (from official records).