Diethylaminoethyl Stearate

INCI: DIETHYLAMINOETHYL STEARATE

CAS Number
3179-81-5
Function
Cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Cationic amine head-group may be irritating at high concentrations or low pH; standard in-use patch testing recommended for leave-on products at >2%

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethylaminoethyl Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Cationic amine head-group may be irritating at high concentrations or low pH; standard in-use patch testing recommended for leave-on products at >2% The EU classifies Diethylaminoethyl Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Diethylaminoethyl Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Diethylaminoethyl Stearate do in cosmetics?

Diethylaminoethyl Stearate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3179-81-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethylaminoethyl Stearate?

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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