Ethyl Ethanolamine

INCI: ETHYL ETHANOLAMINE

CAS Number
110-73-6 [^1_16]
Function
pH adjuster, buffering agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted for rinse-off products only when formulated to be non-irritating. Should not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds can form.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
moderate

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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.

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Concern Level: High

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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