Diethylene glycol
Diethylene Glycol
Nephrotoxic, systemically toxic. Prohibited in Canadian cosmetics. Sometimes a contaminant in glycerin — confirm supplier purity. Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (prohibited list), compiled from docs/cosmetic-ingredient-database.json. Verify against the live canada.ca Hotlist before relying on it.
Last reviewed April 27, 2026 · Always verify against the current Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist before use.
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