Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Dimethylol Glycol

INCI: DIMETHYLOL GLYCOL

CAS Number
Not confirmed — not found in CosIng, CIR, or major regulatory databases during this assessment
Function
Presumed humectant or crosslinking agent based on naming convention
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Unconfirmed — not identified in PCPC dictionary or CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Critical data gap: This INCI name could not be verified in CosIng, CIR, PCPC, or PubChem databases. It may be a deprecated synonym, proprietary trade name, or transcription error. Identity, CAS number, and toxicological dossier must be confirmed with supplier before formulation.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethylol Glycol safe in cosmetics?

Critical data gap: This INCI name could not be verified in CosIng, CIR, PCPC, or PubChem databases. It may be a deprecated synonym, proprietary trade name, or transcription error. Identity, CAS number, and toxicological dossier must be confirmed with supplier before formulation. The EU classifies Dimethylol Glycol as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Dimethylol Glycol allowed in the EU?

Dimethylol Glycol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethylol Glycol do in cosmetics?

Dimethylol Glycol functions as: Presumed humectant or crosslinking agent based on naming convention. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — not found in CosIng, CIR, or major regulatory databases during this assessment.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylol Glycol?

not established 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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