Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine)

INCI: TAED

CAS Number
10543-57-4
Function
Bleaching agent (hair/skin lightening); oxygen bleach activator
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; primarily used in detergent applications; no specific FDA monograph for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 90 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 200 mg/kg bw/day dermal rat dermal REACH
NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL >=25 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Primary use is industrial (laundry detergents). Strong oxidizing chemistry โ€“ requires careful concentration control in cosmetic applications. Eye/mucous membrane irritant. Ensure cosmetic-grade purity

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) safe in cosmetics?

Primary use is industrial (laundry detergents). Strong oxidizing chemistry โ€“ requires careful concentration control in cosmetic applications. Eye/mucous membrane irritant. Ensure cosmetic-grade purity The EU classifies TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) allowed in the EU?

TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) do in cosmetics?

TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) functions as: Bleaching agent (hair/skin lightening); oxygen bleach activator. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10543-57-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine)?

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.

What is the NOAEL for TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine)?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine) is 90 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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