NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Also known as: Ethanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride, Difenhydramine hydrochloride, Ethanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1), Ambenyl, Bendylate (+14 more)

CAS 147-24-0

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (CAS 147-24-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
40
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 25 fields
Name
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
CAS Number
147-24-0
DTXSID
DTXSID4020537
Molecular Formula
C17H21NO.ClH
InChI Key
PCHPORCSPXIHLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
291.138992
Synonyms
Ethanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochlorideDifenhydramine hydrochlorideEthanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1)AmbenylBendylateBenzantin hydrochlorideBenzhydrol, beta-dimethylaminoethyl ether hydrochlorideCarphenamineCarphenexCathejellDimedrolumbeta-Dimethylaminoethyl benzhydryl ether hydrochloride

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 13 records
Softener and conditionerPharmaceutical

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
detected; MN Chemical Screening; surface_waterMinnesota Pollution Control AgencyState of Minnesota
active_ingredient; AustraliaAustralian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines AuthorityCPCat
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 40 of 40 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
-uL/min/10^6 cellsClint-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
TC2D6JAD40UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
TC2D6JAD40UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
TC2D6JAD40UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
TC2D6JAD40UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0.4131fractionFu-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
15520ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=500mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=7mg/kg bw/dayLELoralRatToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=7mg/kg bw/dayLELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=13mg/kg bw/dayLELoralRatToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=13mg/kg bw/dayLELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=15.7mg/kg bw/dayLELoralRatToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=15.7mg/kg bw/dayLELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=21mg/kg bw/dayLELoralMouseToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=21mg/kg bw/dayLELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=93.8mg/kg bw/dayLELoralMouseToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=93.8mg/kg bw/dayLELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=31.3mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=31.3mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=46mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralMouseToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=46mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=47mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralMouseToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=47mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
>-mg/kg bw/dayNELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=7.8mg/kg bw/dayNELoralRatToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=7.8mg/kg bw/dayNELoralrat (fischer; Fischer 344)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=47mg/kg bw/dayNELoralMouseToxValDB_ToxRefDB
=47mg/kg bw/dayNELoralmouse (b6c3f1; B6C3F1)ToxRefDB_ToxRefDB_v3_pod.csv
=0.6mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=2mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=5mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=6mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=10mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=20mg/LNOECenvironmentalRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
1unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
313ppmTop doseDosed feedMouseNTP_ICE_cancer
625ppmTop doseDosed feedRatNTP_ICE_cancer

Showing 40 of 40 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
ChEMBL Phase
4
Adverse Events
9
Bioactivity
3
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Diphenhydramine hydrochloride?

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride has 40 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0 uL/min/10^6 cells in Human. Source: NTP_ICE_adme_parameters.

What regulatory lists include Diphenhydramine hydrochloride?

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including detected; MN Chemical Screening; surface_water, active_ingredient; Australia, Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Diphenhydramine hydrochloride used in cosmetics?

Yes, Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Diphenhydramine HCl. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Diphenhydramine hydrochloride come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Diphenhydramine hydrochloride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H361, H362, H370, H372, H373).

Is Diphenhydramine hydrochloride used outside industrial chemicals?

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.