Is Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate safe in cosmetics?
Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate
Also known as: 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9z,12r)-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris[ethanol] (1:1), sulfurized, 2-(R)-Hydroxy-9-(Z)-octadecenoic acid, tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine salt, sulfurized
INCI: SULFURIZED TEA-RICINOLEATE
Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate (CAS 222721-88-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, emulsifying agent, dispersing agent, lubricant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning, emulsifying agent, dispersing agent, lubricant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2.5%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic safety provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate.
Known Synonyms
9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9z,12r)-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris[ethanol] (1:1), sulfurized
2-(R)-Hydroxy-9-(Z)-octadecenoic acid, tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine salt, sulfurized
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate allowed in the EU?
Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate do in cosmetics?
Sulfurized TEA-Ricinoleate functions as: Hair conditioning, emulsifying agent, dispersing agent, lubricant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 222721-88-2.
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