Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation; sulfite sensitivity (particularly in asthmatics); potential skin/eye irritation. Inorganic acid salt of ethanolamine; the sulfite moiety acts as a mild reducing agent that breaks disulfide bonds in hair keratin, enabling reshaping; milder than thioglycolate-based systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Sulfite safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation; sulfite sensitivity (particularly in asthmatics); potential skin/eye irritation. Inorganic acid salt of ethanolamine; the sulfite moiety acts as a mild reducing agent that breaks disulfide bonds in hair keratin, enabling reshaping; milder than thioglycolate-based systems The EU classifies MEA-Sulfite as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-Sulfite?
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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