CAS 111-46-6

Diethylene glycol

二甘醇

C4H10O3MW 106.12 g/molHS 290941

From the buying desk

DEG is harmful if swallowed and has caused deaths when substituted for glycerine or propylene glycol in medicines, so buyers of those products should test every lot for DEG. It is not dangerous goods for sea transport. Ships in drums, IBCs or ISO tanks.

Import Card

Before you order diethylene glycol from China, see its register listing, the duty, anti dumping cases and a supplier check on one card, each with its source and date.

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Identifiers

Synonyms
DEG, 2,2'-Oxydiethanol, Digol
Formula
C4H10O3
Molecular weight
106.12 g/mol
SMILES
C(COCCO)O
InChIKey
MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
HS code (6-digit)
290941

Transport and hazard profile

GHS hazard statements, Warning. H-codes, H302. Refer to the substance SDS Section 2 for the full classification.

US and Australian rules for Diethylene glycol

Read from the official lists by CAS 111-46-6. Screening only: check the source before you ship, store or report.

California Prop 65

No entry

No entry for CAS 111-46-6 in the OEHHA list dated July 31, 2026.

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OSHA exposure limit

No entry

No entry for CAS 111-46-6 in 29 CFR 1910.1000 Tables Z-1 to Z-3.

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Australian exposure standard

Listed

23 ppm, 100 mg/m³ as an 8 hour average.

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CERCLA reportable quantity

No entry

No entry for CAS 111-46-6 in 40 CFR 302.4 as read on September 24, 2026.

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EPCRA Tier II threshold

No entry

Not on the Extremely Hazardous Substances list, so the general 10,000 lb Tier II threshold applies where an SDS is required.

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Common applications

  • · Polyester resins
  • · Plasticizers
  • · Natural gas dehydration
  • · Solvent and humectant

Sourcing documentation chain

Every shipment of Diethylene glycol from China should include a per-batch COA, a current SDS per GB/T 17519 on the China side and the destination jurisdiction's standard on the import side, a packing list, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin. For Incoterms reference see FOB, CIF, and CFR.

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