Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk; do not use with N-nitrosating agents; DEA impurity must be controlled; should not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds may form
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk; do not use with N-nitrosating agents; DEA impurity must be controlled; should not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds may form The EU classifies TEA-Stearate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is TEA-Stearate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Stearate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Stearate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Stearate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying Agent, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4568-28-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Stearate?
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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