Good Colorant NOAEL Data SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P

INCI: TROMETHAMINE

CAS Number
77-86-1
Function
excipient/pH adjuster
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 2%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in the present practices of use and concentration (published 2017).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

9 study endpoints found for Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
LOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day intravenous rabbit other REACH
NOAEL 250 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 186 mg/kg bw/day intravenous rabbit other REACH
NOAEL 4000 mg/kg bw/day oral dog oral REACH
LOAEL 1500 mg/kg bw/day other rat other REACH
NOAEL >=2000 other oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 4000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 930 mg/kg bw/day intravenous mouse other REACH
LOAEL 1470 mg/kg bw/day intravenous rabbit other REACH

Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

cir
Verdict: safe
NOAEL: 100 mg/kg/d (oral)

ous safety assessment of aminomethyl propanediol. The Panel concluded that tromethamine, aminomethyl propanediol, and aminoethyl propanediol are safe in cosmetics in the practices of use and concentration as given in this safety assessment. Keywords cosmetics, safety, tromethamine Introduction The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel (Pan

Expert Verdict

Tromethamine is safe for use as an excipient and pH adjuster in cosmetic formulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P safe in cosmetics?

Tromethamine is safe for use as an excipient and pH adjuster in cosmetic formulations. The EU classifies Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 9 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P allowed in the EU?

Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P do in cosmetics?

Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P functions as: excipient/pH adjuster. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 77-86-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Tromethamine (Tris) — Structured Ingredient P is 500 mg/kg bw/day based on a other study via intravenous route in rabbit. A total of 9 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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