Is TEA-Alginate safe in cosmetics?
TEA-Alginate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
TEA-Alginate
INCI: TEA-ALGINATE
TEA-Alginate (CAS Not specifically assigned (TEA salt of alginic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, binding, gel forming, stabilizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (TEA salt of alginic acid)
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Function
Viscosity controlling, binding, gel forming, stabilizing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; alginates are GRAS (21 CFR 184.1724); TEA restrictions apply to the amine portion
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for TEA-Alginate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for TEA-Alginate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Alginate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Alginate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Alginate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Alginate functions as: Viscosity controlling, binding, gel forming, stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (TEA salt of alginic acid).
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