Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Diethylene glycol
CAS 111-46-6 · 100/100 · High conf.
Binder · Deodorizer · Emulsifier
Concern score
100/100Critical concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — banned · EU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- chemexpo_cpdat_current
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:II
- eu_annex:III
- View source →banned
EUEC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: As traces in ingredients Maximum concentration: 0.1%
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1609 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Vehicle, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Solvent, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1609 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Vehicle, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Solvent, Deodorizer.Source →
USEPAListedIncluded in the current EPA ChemExpo CPDat chemical list.
- Included in the current EPA ChemExpo CPDat chemical list.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Diethylene glycol. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Diethylene glycol in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
1,609
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsVehicleRaw materialsCleaning and safetySpecialty occupational productsMedical/dental
Typical roles
BinderDeodorizerEmulsifierFragranceLubricating agentMonomersNo specific technical functionSolvent
