Is DEA-Cetyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
DEA-Cetyl Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA-Cetyl Sulfate
INCI: DEA-CETYL SULFATE
DEA-Cetyl Sulfate (CAS 162646‑? (recorded as Diethanolamine hexadecyl sulfate in PubChem CID 162646; used as DEA‑Cetyl Sulfate).) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – cleansing; also used as corrosion inhibitor in industrial settings. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
162646‑? (recorded as Diethanolamine hexadecyl sulfate in PubChem CID 162646; used as DEA‑Cetyl Sulfate).
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Function
Surfactant – cleansing; also used as corrosion inhibitor in industrial settings.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No direct FDA prohibition; as a DEA salt it is encompassed by CIR conclusions requiring non-nitrosating systems and non-irritating formulations.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA-Cetyl Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Cetyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
DEA-Cetyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Cetyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
DEA-Cetyl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; also used as corrosion inhibitor in industrial settings.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 162646‑? (recorded as Diethanolamine hexadecyl sulfate in PubChem CID 162646; used as DEA‑Cetyl Sulfate)..
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