Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU under Annex II; irritation risk at higher use levels; nitrosating contaminants must be avoided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Cetyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU under Annex II; irritation risk at higher use levels; nitrosating contaminants must be avoided. The EU classifies DEA-Cetyl Sulfate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is DEA-Cetyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
DEA-Cetyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Cetyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
DEA-Cetyl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; also used as corrosion inhibitor in industrial settings.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 162646‑? (recorded as Diethanolamine hexadecyl sulfate in PubChem CID 162646; used as DEA‑Cetyl Sulfate)..
What is the Margin of Safety for DEA-Cetyl Sulfate?
adequate 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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