Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Do not use in EU-market products. Reproductive and developmental toxicant. Structurally related to ethoxydiglycol which is itself restricted. For US-market products, inclusion would fail responsible safety assessment due to reproductive toxicity classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethoxydiglycol safe in cosmetics?
Do not use in EU-market products. Reproductive and developmental toxicant. Structurally related to ethoxydiglycol which is itself restricted. For US-market products, inclusion would fail responsible safety assessment due to reproductive toxicity classification. The EU classifies Dimethoxydiglycol as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Dimethoxydiglycol allowed in the EU?
Dimethoxydiglycol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethoxydiglycol do in cosmetics?
Dimethoxydiglycol functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 111-96-6 (bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether / diglyme).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethoxydiglycol?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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