Is MEA-Sulfite safe in cosmetics?
MEA-Sulfite has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
MEA-Sulfite
Also known as: EINECS 236-546-3
INCI: MEA-SULFITE
MEA-Sulfite (CAS 13427-63-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair fixative (used in permanent waving/hair straightening processes). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Hair fixative (used in permanent waving/hair straightening processes)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hydrogen sulfite;2-hydroxyethylazanium
InChIKey
IRXCDPBORZPMNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; CIR found safe in rinse-off products when formulated to be non-irritating and not used where N-nitroso compounds may form
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MEA-Sulfite.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Hair fixative
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MEA-Sulfite.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 236-546-3
Chemical Function
Hair fixative
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Sulfite allowed in the EU?
MEA-Sulfite EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Sulfite do in cosmetics?
MEA-Sulfite functions as: Hair fixative (used in permanent waving/hair straightening processes). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13427-63-9.
Is MEA-Sulfite used outside cosmetics?
MEA-Sulfite also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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