Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
H302 (harmful if swallowed), H311 (toxic in contact with skin), H318 (causes serious eye damage). Nitrosamine formation risk — must not be used with nitrosating agents. CIR restricts entire ethanolamine family to rinse-off only. ITSL = 1 µg/m³.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Ethanolamine safe in cosmetics?
H302 (harmful if swallowed), H311 (toxic in contact with skin), H318 (causes serious eye damage). Nitrosamine formation risk — must not be used with nitrosating agents. CIR restricts entire ethanolamine family to rinse-off only. ITSL = 1 µg/m³. The EU classifies Ethyl Ethanolamine as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Ethyl Ethanolamine allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Ethanolamine EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Ethanolamine do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Ethanolamine functions as: pH adjuster, buffering agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 110-73-6 [^1_16].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Ethanolamine?
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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