Is Ethanolamine HCl safe in cosmetics?
Ethanolamine HCl has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethanolamine HCl
INCI: ETHANOLAMINE HCL
Ethanolamine HCl (CAS 2002-24-6 [^1_1]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as pH adjuster / buffering agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
pH adjuster / buffering agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded ethanolamine and 12 salts safe in rinse-off products when formulated to be non-irritating; should not be used where N-nitroso compounds can form
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethanolamine HCl.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethanolamine HCl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethanolamine HCl allowed in the EU?
Ethanolamine HCl EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethanolamine HCl do in cosmetics?
Ethanolamine HCl functions as: pH adjuster / buffering agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2002-24-6 [^1_1].
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