Is Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide
INCI: DIHYDROXYETHYL TALLOWAMINE OXIDE
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide (CAS 61791-46-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, cleansing, emulsion stabiliser, foam booster (amine oxide. Reported NOAEL =75 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide is classified GHS Danger (H315, H317, H318, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antistatic, cleansing, emulsion stabiliser, foam booster (amine oxide surfactant)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
263-179-6
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =75 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
75 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
75 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Solubility enhancer
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Foamant
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide functions as: Antistatic, cleansing, emulsion stabiliser, foam booster (amine oxide surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-46-6.
What is the NOAEL for Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide is =75 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide used outside cosmetics?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide is classified GHS Danger (H315, H317, H318, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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