Hydroxyethyl Pantothenamide MEA

INCI: HYDROXYETHYL PANTOTHENAMIDE MEA

CAS Number
Not widely published — derivative of pantothenic acid/panthenol family
Function
Cosmetic Ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — panthenol and derivatives reviewed by CIR Expert Panel and found safe (1987, reaffirmed 2022)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Panthenol derivative with established safety profile, permitted in EU and US cosmetics with low absorption and sensitization potential.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyethyl Pantothenamide MEA safe in cosmetics?

Panthenol derivative with established safety profile, permitted in EU and US cosmetics with low absorption and sensitization potential. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Pantothenamide MEA as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxyethyl Pantothenamide MEA allowed in the EU?

Hydroxyethyl Pantothenamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxyethyl Pantothenamide MEA do in cosmetics?

Hydroxyethyl Pantothenamide MEA functions as: Cosmetic Ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published — derivative of pantothenic acid/panthenol family.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Pantothenamide MEA?

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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