Is Ethanolamine safe in cosmetics?
Ethanolamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethanolamine
INCI: ETHANOLAMINE
Ethanolamine (CAS 141-43-5 [^1_14]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as pH adjuster / Buffering. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
pH adjuster / Buffering
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR concluded safe in rinse-off products only when formulated to be non-irritating; should not be used where N-nitroso compounds may form
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethanolamine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethanolamine.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Ethanolamine by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
5
Lowest NOAEL
75 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
450 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethanolamine allowed in the EU?
Ethanolamine EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethanolamine do in cosmetics?
Ethanolamine functions as: pH adjuster / Buffering. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 141-43-5 [^1_14].
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