Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine

INCI: TETRAHYDROXYETHYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE

CAS Number
140-07-8
Function
Chelating/sequestering agent, buffering agent, viscosity adjustor
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

GHS H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), H318 (serious eye damage); amine-based structure warrants careful formulation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine safe in cosmetics?

GHS H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), H318 (serious eye damage); amine-based structure warrants careful formulation The EU classifies Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine allowed in the EU?

Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine do in cosmetics?

Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine functions as: Chelating/sequestering agent, buffering agent, viscosity adjustor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 140-07-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine?

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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