Also known as: 2,2'-Diethylhexylamine, 2,2'-Diethyldihexylamine, Di(2-ethylhexyl)amine, N,N-Bis(2-ethylhexyl)amine, N,N-Di(2-ethylhexyl)amine (+6 more)
INCI: DIETHYLHEXYLAMINE
Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) (CAS 106-20-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Listed in CosIng as a cosmetic ingredient; industrially used as a chemical. Reported NOAEL =30 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) is classified GHS Danger (H302, H312, H311, H314, H318, H330, H331, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
US NotesNot specifically prohibited; however, amines can form nitrosamines under certain conditions, which is a known FDA concern in cosmetics.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine).
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Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine). 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
NOAEL
=30 mg/kg bw/day
oral
Rat
short-term
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
NOAEL
=75 mg/kg bw/day
oral
Rat
short-term
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine).
Is Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) safe in cosmetics?
Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) allowed in the EU?
Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) do in cosmetics?
Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) functions as: Listed in CosIng as a cosmetic ingredient; industrially used as a chemical intermediate and laboratory reagent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 106-20-7.
What is the NOAEL for Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine)?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) is =30 mg/kg bw/day based on a short-term study via oral route in Rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) used outside cosmetics?
Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Diethylhexylamine (Di-2-ethylhexylamine) is classified GHS Danger (H302, H312, H311, H314, H318, H330, H331, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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