Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose

INCI: DIETHYLAMINOETHYL CELLULOSE

CAS Number
9013-34-7
Function
Absorbent, film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Cellulose-based polymer with long safety history; diethylaminoethyl group is tertiary amine and does not fall under Annex II/411 restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose safe in cosmetics?

Cellulose-based polymer with long safety history; diethylaminoethyl group is tertiary amine and does not fall under Annex II/411 restrictions. The EU classifies Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose allowed in the EU?

Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose do in cosmetics?

Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose functions as: Absorbent, film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9013-34-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose?

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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