Is Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate safe in cosmetics?
Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate
INCI: DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL CETEARATE
Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate (CAS Not assigned in major registries (specialty quaternary ester)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned in major registries (specialty quaternary ester)
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Function
Hair conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
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 Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate allowed in the EU?
Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate do in cosmetics?
Dimethylaminoethyl Cetearate functions as: Hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in major registries (specialty quaternary ester).
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