Is Triethylenetetramine HCl safe in cosmetics?
Triethylenetetramine HCl has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Triethylenetetramine HCl
INCI: TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE HCL
Triethylenetetramine HCl (CAS 112-24-3 (free base triethylenetetramine); HCl salt CAS varies) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Chelating agent, hair conditioning agent (polyamine capable of binding metal. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
112-24-3 (free base triethylenetetramine); HCl salt CAS varies
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Function
Chelating agent, hair conditioning agent (polyamine capable of binding metal ions)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; note that the free base (trientine) is an FDA-approved drug for Wilson's disease — dual-use substance
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Triethylenetetramine HCl.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Triethylenetetramine HCl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Triethylenetetramine HCl allowed in the EU?
Triethylenetetramine HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Triethylenetetramine HCl do in cosmetics?
Triethylenetetramine HCl functions as: Chelating agent, hair conditioning agent (polyamine capable of binding metal ions). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-24-3 (free base triethylenetetramine); HCl salt CAS varies.
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