Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Declared allergen — must be listed on label when above threshold (10 ppm rinse-off / 1 ppm leave-on under current EU rules); potential endocrine disrupting properties evaluated by SCCS (deemed safe within limits); the triethylamine counterion adds the corrosive amine concerns from ingredient \#9 above
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate safe in cosmetics?
Declared allergen — must be listed on label when above threshold (10 ppm rinse-off / 1 ppm leave-on under current EU rules); potential endocrine disrupting properties evaluated by SCCS (deemed safe within limits); the triethylamine counterion adds the corrosive amine concerns from ingredient \#9 above The EU classifies Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate allowed in the EU?
Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate do in cosmetics?
Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate functions as: Fragrance Ingredient (salt form for improved stability/solubility of hexyl salicylate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently assigned — this is the triethylamine salt of hexyl salicylate (hexyl salicylate CAS: 6259-76-3).
What is the Margin of Safety for Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate?
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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