Is Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose safe in cosmetics?
Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose
Also known as: Cellulose, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ether, 2-(Diethylamino)ethyl cellulose, UNII-85AMG1WQ9L
INCI: DIETHYLAMINOETHYL CELLULOSE
Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose (CAS 9013-34-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, film forming, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Absorbent, film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Absorbent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Cellulose, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ether
2-(Diethylamino)ethyl cellulose
UNII-85AMG1WQ9L
Chemical Function
Absorbent
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
CELLULOSE, DIETHYLAMINOETHYL
Food Category
food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose used outside cosmetics?
Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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