Is 3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate
3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate (CAS 68239-79-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis(3-(ethylamino)-4-methylphenol);sulfuric acid
InChIKey
GGPJLVOSJQOJSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Exempt from FD&C color additive certification under the coal-tar hair dye provision (21 USC §361(a)), provided a caution statement and patch-test directions are included on labeling
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate allowed in the EU?
3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate do in cosmetics?
3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68239-79-2.
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