DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
Is DIETHYLENE GLYCOL safe in skincare?
EU CosIng Annex II: banned for use in cosmetics.
Based on
- Reference: European Union, 2026
Annex II · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, entry 1370: prohibited when a specific impurity is present — Diethylene glycol (DEG); 2,2'-oxydiethanol for traces level, see Annex III. Raw-material purity is rarely verified, so we treat it as a risk.
- Reference: Korea MFDS
MFDS Korea: prohibited · MFDS Korea cosmetic prohibited — except in cases MFDS lists
Is DIETHYLENE GLYCOL classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is DIETHYLENE GLYCOL regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Sources (2)
- Reference: European Union, 2026
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.