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 monoethyl ether
2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
How we scored this
This score describes the ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from the published classifications and regulatory status below — not the safety of any product it appears in. Ingredients we have no hazard signal for are labelled “Not assessed” rather than scored.
Concern score 70/100 (high) · high confidence.
Regional restrictions
- EU — restricted · 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: (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 Maximum concentration: (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6% Other conditions: (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
Where it appears
Prevalence of Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
1,615
Brands
6
Raw materialsCleaning and safetySpecialty occupational productsCleaning products and household carePesticidesHome maintenance
Typical roles
Adhesion/cohesion promoterAstringentEmulsifierFilm formerFragranceHumectantSolubility enhancerSolvent
Found in these products
Chargement…
Highwww.THEORDINARY.COM
The Ordinary
HighSebum Control Masque purifiant charbon végétal façon crème fouettée
Bioré
CriticalSali-cinamide Anti-acne Serum
The derma co
Criticalnioxin shampoo
HighMulti-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex (MMHC2)
NIOD
CriticalCopper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3)
NIOD
HighBel-zid
Belmed,Bel-Zid
Critical30 vol. DEVELOPER
ion
Critical20 vol. DEVELOPER
ion
Critical10 vol. DEVELOPER
ion
CriticalShampoo camomila
CriticalSemi Dilino Illuminating Low Shampoo (Diamond - Normal Hair)
Alfaparf Milano
HighSanigel
PMH
High
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Regulatory status
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- 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: (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 Maximum concentration: (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6% Other conditions: (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
USFDAinactive ingredient database6 entries — 2 administration routes
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 1290 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Maximum daily exposure: 2500 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 714 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: 5 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SYSTEM; Maximum daily exposure: 1720 mgSource →
- Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: GEL; Maximum daily exposure: 87 mgSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1615 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Cleaning and safety, Specialty occupational products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Humectant, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1615 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Cleaning and safety, Specialty occupational products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Humectant, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 drug products and 1 package presentations.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 drug products and 1 package presentations.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →