Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
DEA backbone presents potential nitrosamine risk; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR assessment. Free DEA and free glycine levels should be controlled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate safe in cosmetics?
DEA backbone presents potential nitrosamine risk; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR assessment. Free DEA and free glycine levels should be controlled. The EU classifies Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate functions as: Skin conditioning, antistatic (amino acid alkyl amide derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned (complex ester/amide).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate?
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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