Cosmetic Ingredient

DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1)

Also known as: 5-Hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid--2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethan-1-ol) (1/1), 5-Oxo-DL-proline, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1), TEA-PCA, EINECS 259-883-8

CAS 55901-20-7

DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1) (CAS 55901-20-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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 10 fields
Name
DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1)
CAS Number
55901-20-7
DTXSID
DTXSID60971303
Molecular Formula
C6H15NO3.C5H7NO3
InChI Key
WHDZFABLYCTYDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
278.147786
Synonyms
5-Hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid--2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethan-1-ol) (1/1)5-Oxo-DL-proline, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)TEA-PCAEINECS 259-883-8

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
HumectantSoftener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
-
Category
Humectant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1)?

DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1) appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1) used in cosmetics?

Yes, DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name TEA-PCA. 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 DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1) come from?

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

Is DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1) used outside industrial chemicals?

DL-Proline, 5-oxo-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1) also appears in cosmetics databases.