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InventoryRef 8496615/10/2010

METHOXYDIGLYCOL

METHOXYDIGLYCOL is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/1000.

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European UnionEvidence linked
Prohibited entry found
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Great BritainEvidence linked
Prohibited
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CanadaEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Prohibited
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ASEANEvidence linked
Prohibited
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ChinaEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 111-77-3
CAS 111-77-3PubChem CID 8134

Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol is a hydroxypolyether that is the monomethyl ether derivative of diethylene glycol. It has a role as a solvent and a teratogenic agent. It is a glycol ether, a diether and a hydroxypolyether. It is functionally related to a diethylene glycol. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol
Molecular formula
C5H12O3
Molecular weight
120.15 g/mol
Exact mass
120.078644241 Da
XLogP3
-0.9
Topological polar surface area
38.7 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Methyl carbitolMethoxydiglycolMethyl digolDowanol DMDiethylene glycol methyl etherMECB3,6-Dioxa-1-heptanolEthanol, 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-
16 more reported names
Methyl dioxitolEktasolve DMDiglycol monomethyl etherDEGMEMethyl karbitolJeffersol DMDiethyleneglycol monomethyl etherDowanol 16Ethylene diglycol monomethyl etherEthanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, monomethyl etherbeta-Methoxy-beta'-hydroxydiethyl ether465DDJ8G8KNSC-2261CHEBI:448362-MEE cpdRefChem:133503
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

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Exact identifier match8134

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H360D: May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H312 (11%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]; H319 (11%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H361 (93.6%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P317, P318, P321, P337+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 4012 reports by companies from 28 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P210, P261, P271, P280, P304+P340, P318, P319, P370+P378, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P271, P280, P304+P340, P318, P319, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • NFPA Health Rating: 1 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause significant irritation. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Fire Rating: 2 - Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. Materials would not under normal conditions form hazardous atmospheres with air, but under high ambient temperatures or under moderate heating could release vapor in sufficient quantities to produce hazardous atmospheres with air. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Instability Rating: 0 - Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire conditions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF of 3 was calculated in fish for diethylene glycol monomethyl ether(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of -1.18 and a regression-derived equation(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 1(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that diethylene glycol monomethyl ether is expected to have very high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of diethylene glycol monomethyl ether from moist soil surfaces is not expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 1.6X10-11 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), using a fragment constant estimation method(2). Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon a vapor pressure of 0.25 mm Hg at 25 °C(3). Aqueous screening test data suggest that biodegradation may be an important removal mechanism of diethylene glycol monomethyl ether in soil: theoretical BOD losses of 0, 21 and 66% when incubated at 20 °C for 5, 10 and 20 days, respectively, were reported(4). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 1(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that diethylene glycol monomethyl ether is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is not expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 1.6X10-11 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(2). Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether is not expected to undergo hydrolysis in the environment due to the lack of functional groups that hydrolyze under environmental conditions(3). According to a classification scheme(4), an estimated BCF of 3(SRC), from an estimated log Kow of -1.18(2) and a regression-derived equation(2), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Aqueous screening test data suggest that biodegradation may be an important removal mechanism of diethylene glycol monomethyl ether: theoretical BOD losses of 0, 21 and 66% when incubated at 20 °C for 5, 10 and 20 days, respectively, were reported(5). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, which has a vapor pressure of 0.25 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase diethylene glycol monomethyl ether is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 13 hours(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 2.6X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) that was derived using a structure estimation method(3). Alcohols and ethers do not contain chromophores that absorb at wavelengths >290 nm(4) and, therefore, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether is not expected to be susceptible to direct photolysis by sunlight(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Industry Uses: Fuel agents; Solvent; Lubricating agent; Intermediate; Hydraulic fluids; Cleaning agent; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Sources/Uses: Used as a solvent for wood stains, lacquers, inks, textile dye pastes, paints, waxes, dyes, and nitrocellulose resins; Also used in brake fluid, aviation fuel anti-icing additive, and inert ingredient in pesticides; [HSDB] Used as an intermediate; [Hawley] Not produced commercially in the EU; [Glycol Ethers Online] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]; Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Uses: For diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 042204) ACTIVE products with label matches. /SRP: Registered for use in the U.S. but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses./ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: ... Inert (or occasionally active) ingredients in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops only. Use: Deactivator for formulations used before crop emerges from soil, stabilizer. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: This additive is for use in liquid hydrocarbon fuels including jet fuel, diesel fuels, marine fuels, and fuel oils for anti-microbial control of fungi and bacteria found in hydrocarbon fuel systems and/or for anti-icing control. /Phillips Fuel Additive 56 MB/ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: De-icing additive for jet fuel. Solvent for paints, coatings and inks. Deactivator and stabilizer for pesticides. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: For more Uses (Complete) data for DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER (10 total), please visit the HSDB record page. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for METHOXYDIGLYCOL

INCI name

METHOXYDIGLYCOL

Record provenance

Inventory reference
84966
Imported identity
METHOXYDIGLYCOL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS
111-77-3
EC
203-906-6
Restriction
II/1000
Function
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#16423 · METHOXYDIGLYCOL

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

METHOXY PEG-25HUMECTANT, SOLVENT
METHOXY PEG-40HUMECTANT, SOLVENT
METHOXY PEG-7HUMECTANT, SOLVENT
METHOXYCYCLOHEXENONE ETHYLHEXYL GLYCINATEANTIOXIDANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SOLVENT; LIGHT STABILIZER; UV FILTER
METHOXYETHANOLSOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
METHOXYETHANOLSOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
METHOXYETHANOL ACETATESOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
METHOXYISOPROPANOLPERFUMING, SOLVENT

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How METHOXYDIGLYCOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHOXYDIGLYCOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHOXYDIGLYCOL is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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METHOXYDIGLYCOL appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for METHOXYDIGLYCOL reads: "II/1000". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHOXYDIGLYCOL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 111-77-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
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Source note for METHOXYDIGLYCOL

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for METHOXYDIGLYCOL with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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