Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ TEA moiety: N-nitrosamine formation precaution; secondary amine impurity limits apply; alginate portion itself has no significant safety concerns
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Alginate safe in cosmetics?
⚠ TEA moiety: N-nitrosamine formation precaution; secondary amine impurity limits apply; alginate portion itself has no significant safety concerns The EU classifies TEA-Alginate as "restricted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Alginate?
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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