Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Laurate

INCI: DIETHYLAMINOETHYL PEG-5 LAURATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric; UNII: 48033Z164S, substance class: polymer, incomplete definition)
Function
Antistatic agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; read-across to CIR-reviewed PEG laurate esters supports safety at current use levels

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylation impurity concerns (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide) present; extremely limited independent toxicological data—supplier TDS/SDS essential; diethylaminoethyl cationic moiety warrants irritation testing at use concentration

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Laurate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylation impurity concerns (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide) present; extremely limited independent toxicological data—supplier TDS/SDS essential; diethylaminoethyl cationic moiety warrants irritation testing at use concentration The EU classifies Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Laurate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Laurate allowed in the EU?

Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Laurate do in cosmetics?

Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Laurate functions as: Antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric; UNII: 48033Z164S, substance class: polymer, incomplete definition).

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Laurate?

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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