Description
1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane (also known as triethylene glycol dimethyl ether, TEGDME or triglyme) belongs to the chemical family of glycol ethers, specifically to the subgroup of glymes or polyethylene glycol dimethyl ethers.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, this substance is included in Annex II, reference 1147, which corresponds to the list of substances prohibited in the composition of cosmetic products marketed in the European Union. Inclusion in this annex means that the substance cannot intentionally form part of the formulation of a cosmetic product intended for the EU market. The substance also has a harmonized classification as toxic for reproduction category 1B (Reprotoxic Cat. 1B), in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP). No conditions of use, maximum concentrations or labelling warnings are established in the annex entry, given the prohibitive nature of the inclusion. Nor are any product-type restrictions or additional literal conditions associated with it in the applicable regulatory text.
In cosmetics, its use is excluded by the regulatory framework described. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.