TEA-Canolate

INCI: TEA-CANOLATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (TEA salt of canola fatty acids)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed — listed as "not in use" per VCRP; canola-derived fatty acid salts generally regarded as safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

NDELA formation risk; must not be used with nitrosating agents; TEA concentration ≤5% in leave-on products

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Canolate safe in cosmetics?

NDELA formation risk; must not be used with nitrosating agents; TEA concentration ≤5% in leave-on products The EU classifies TEA-Canolate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Canolate allowed in the EU?

TEA-Canolate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Canolate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Canolate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (TEA salt of canola fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Canolate?

adequate 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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