NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Also known as: Ethanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride, Difenhydramine hydrochloride, Ethanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1), Ambenyl, Bendylate (+14 more)

CAS 147-24-0

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (CAS 147-24-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
37
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 24 fields
Name
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
CAS Number
147-24-0
Molecular Formula
C17H21NO.ClH
InChI Key
PCHPORCSPXIHLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
291.138992
Synonyms
Ethanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochlorideDifenhydramine hydrochlorideEthanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1)AmbenylBendylateBenzantin hydrochlorideBenzhydrol, beta-dimethylaminoethyl ether hydrochlorideCarphenamineCarphenexCathejellDimedrolumbeta-Dimethylaminoethyl benzhydryl ether hydrochloride

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 13 records
Softener and conditionerPharmaceutical

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
detected; MN Chemical Screening; surface_waterMinnesota Pollution Control AgencyState of Minnesota
active_ingredient; AustraliaAustralian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines AuthorityCPCat
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 37 of 37 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
0uL/min/10^6 cellsClint-HumanNTP ICE adme parameters
TC2D6JAD40UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0.4131fractionFu-HumanNTP ICE adme parameters
0%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
1.552e+4ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
=500mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral
=7mg/kg bw/dayLELoralRatToxValDB ToxRefDB
=7mg/kg bw/dayLELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=13mg/kg bw/dayLELoralRatToxValDB ToxRefDB
=13mg/kg bw/dayLELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=15.7mg/kg bw/dayLELoralRatToxValDB ToxRefDB
=15.7mg/kg bw/dayLELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=21mg/kg bw/dayLELoralMouseToxValDB ToxRefDB
=21mg/kg bw/dayLELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=93.8mg/kg bw/dayLELoralMouseToxValDB ToxRefDB
=93.8mg/kg bw/dayLELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=31.3mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB ToxRefDB
=31.3mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=46mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralMouseToxValDB ToxRefDB
=46mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=47mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralMouseToxValDB ToxRefDB
=47mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)EPA ToxRefDB v3
0unitlessModel Score--NTP ICE endocrine
>0mg/kg bw/dayNELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=7.8mg/kg bw/dayNELoralRatToxValDB ToxRefDB
=7.8mg/kg bw/dayNELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=47mg/kg bw/dayNELoralMouseToxValDB ToxRefDB
=47mg/kg bw/dayNELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)EPA ToxRefDB v3
=0.6mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB ECOTOX
=2mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB ECOTOX
=5mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB ECOTOX
=6mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB ECOTOX
=10mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB ECOTOX
=20mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB ECOTOX
1unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
313ppmTop doseDosed feedMouseNTP ICE cancer
625ppmTop doseDosed feedRatNTP ICE cancer

Showing 37 of 37 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE ChEMBL / DailyMed DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
ChEMBL Phase
4
Adverse Events
9
Bioactivity
3
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Diphenhydramine hydrochloride?

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride has 37 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0 uL/min/10^6 cells in Human. Source: NTP ICE adme parameters.

What regulatory lists include Diphenhydramine hydrochloride?

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including detected; MN Chemical Screening; surface_water, active_ingredient; Australia, Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Diphenhydramine hydrochloride used in cosmetics?

Yes, Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Diphenhydramine HCl. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Diphenhydramine hydrochloride come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Diphenhydramine hydrochloride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H361, H362, H370, H372, H373).

Is Diphenhydramine hydrochloride used outside industrial chemicals?

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.