C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine

INCI: C12-14 HYDROXYALKYL HYDROXYETHYL BETA-ALANINE

CAS Number
70521-70-9 (EC: 274-643-2)
Function
Cleansing agent, foam boosting agent, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not formally published, but amphoteric surfactant class generally achieves adequate margin of safety

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited dedicated toxicological data; read-across from structurally similar amphoteric surfactants such as cocamidopropyl betaine is advisable for cosmetic product safety reports.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine safe in cosmetics?

Limited dedicated toxicological data; read-across from structurally similar amphoteric surfactants such as cocamidopropyl betaine is advisable for cosmetic product safety reports. The EU classifies C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine allowed in the EU?

C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine do in cosmetics?

C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine functions as: Cleansing agent, foam boosting agent, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70521-70-9 (EC: 274-643-2).

What is the Margin of Safety for C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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