Is DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin safe in cosmetics?
DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin
INCI: DEA-HYDROLYZED LECITHIN
DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin (CAS Not specified in public cosmetic monographs; derivative of lecithin (CAS 8002‑43‑5) neutralized with DEA.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier in cosmetic preparations; improves oil-in-water emulsification and. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not specified in public cosmetic monographs; derivative of lecithin (CAS 8002‑43‑5) neutralized with DEA.
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Function
Emulsifier in cosmetic preparations; improves oil-in-water emulsification and stability
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin allowed in the EU?
DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin do in cosmetics?
DEA-Hydrolyzed Lecithin functions as: Emulsifier in cosmetic preparations; improves oil-in-water emulsification and stability. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specified in public cosmetic monographs; derivative of lecithin (CAS 8002‑43‑5) neutralized with DEA..
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