What this tab covers How it is regulated and what could disrupt supply: hazard classification, rules in the EU, US and India, anti-dumping duties and other trade measures, and supply-risk notes.
Hazards
Classification
UN number
Key risks
Acute toxicity cat 4 (oral); STOT RE 2 (kidneys)
not regulated (no UN number for most transport)
Toxic if swallowed (antifreeze poisoning); low flammability.
Main rules
Where
Rule
Effect
EU
REACH; EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation recycled content targets for PET
Raises rPET demand, lowering virgin MEG demand.
US
TSCA; bittering agents required in antifreeze in many states
Minor.
China
Dalian futures oversight; coal-chemical approvals
Coal-to-MEG growth constrained by carbon and water rules (indicative).
India
Rule
Effect
BIS standards for MEG (IS 8018) and any Quality Control Order
Several polymer and chemical QCOs were rescinded in November 2025 (CareEdge 2025 confirms PE); check BIS for MEG status.
Plastic Waste Management Rules (EPR) with recycled content targets for PET
Recycled PET mandates from 2025-26 reduce virgin MEG demand at the margin (indicative).
Trade measures
No current Indian anti-dumping duty on MEG confirmed in sources reviewed
2026 Hormuz disruption to Gulf exports
Supply risk
Concentrated in China (about 50% of capacity) and Gulf exporters; India's import supply depends on Hormuz. Not on critical lists.