Is Hydroxyethyl Urea safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Urea has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Also known as: EINECS 215-304-0
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL UREA
Hydroxyethyl Urea (CAS 1320-51-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning. 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 data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxyethylurea
InChIKey
CLAHOZSYMRNIPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating; widely used humectant in leave-on and rinse-off products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxyethyl Urea.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxyethyl Urea.
Regulatory Flags
humectant
moisturizer
CIR-reviewed
urea-derivative
Known Synonyms
EINECS 215-304-0
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the chemical is to be used in rinse-off or leave-on...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl Urea allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl Urea EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl Urea do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Urea functions as: Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1320-51-0.
Is Hydroxyethyl Urea used outside cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Urea also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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