Is DEA-Isostearate safe in cosmetics?
DEA-Isostearate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA-Isostearate
INCI: DEA-ISOSTEARATE
DEA-Isostearate (CAS 93920-28-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, emulsifying agent, cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, emulsifying agent, cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethanol;16-methylheptadecanoic acid
InChIKey
TXEDAFMRPFXQBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific FDA ban; subject to CIR nitrosamine-avoidance recommendations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA-Isostearate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DEA-Isostearate.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Isostearate allowed in the EU?
DEA-Isostearate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Isostearate do in cosmetics?
DEA-Isostearate functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93920-28-6.
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