Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential fish-like odor at higher concentrations; ensure anhydrous form is specified (dihydrate CAS differs: 62637-93-8)
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trimethylamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Potential fish-like odor at higher concentrations; ensure anhydrous form is specified (dihydrate CAS differs: 62637-93-8) The EU classifies Trimethylamine Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Trimethylamine Oxide allowed in the EU?
Trimethylamine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trimethylamine Oxide do in cosmetics?
Trimethylamine Oxide functions as: Skin-conditioning agent; humectant; protein stabilizer in cosmetic formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1184-78-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethylamine Oxide?
not established 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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