Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

DEA PG-Oleate

INCI: DEA PG-OLEATE

CAS Number
Not publicly listed in major databases
Function
Cleansing agent, surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not specifically banned by FDA; CIR recommends DEA derivatives not be used alongside nitrosating agents

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Diethanolamine (DEA) derivatives can form nitrosamines (potential carcinogens) in the presence of nitrosating agents. DEA itself has shown organ toxicity in animal studies.. A diethanolamine salt of propylene glycol oleate. Functionally a mild surfactant/cleanser. Its DEA moiety is the reason for its EU ban.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEA PG-Oleate safe in cosmetics?

Diethanolamine (DEA) derivatives can form nitrosamines (potential carcinogens) in the presence of nitrosating agents. DEA itself has shown organ toxicity in animal studies.. A diethanolamine salt of propylene glycol oleate. Functionally a mild surfactant/cleanser. Its DEA moiety is the reason for its EU ban. The EU classifies DEA PG-Oleate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is DEA PG-Oleate allowed in the EU?

DEA PG-Oleate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does DEA PG-Oleate do in cosmetics?

DEA PG-Oleate functions as: Cleansing agent, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed in major databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for DEA PG-Oleate?

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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