Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Dissociates into ethanolamine and benzoic acid; ethanolamine component carries nitrosamine formation risk; benzoic acid itself assessed as "safe as used". The ethanolamine salt of benzoic acid; molecular weight ~165.19; acts as an ion pair that freely dissociates in water
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Dissociates into ethanolamine and benzoic acid; ethanolamine component carries nitrosamine formation risk; benzoic acid itself assessed as "safe as used". The ethanolamine salt of benzoic acid; molecular weight ~165.19; acts as an ion pair that freely dissociates in water The EU classifies MEA-Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MEA-Benzoate allowed in the EU?
MEA-Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Benzoate do in cosmetics?
MEA-Benzoate functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4337-66-0 / 33545-23-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-Benzoate?
not established 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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