Is TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE safe in cosmetics?
TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE
Also known as: Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl)-s- triazine, Grotan BK, Hexahydro-1,3,5-tri(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine, s-Triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triethanol, N,N',N''-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)hexahydro-s-triazine (+15 more)
TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE (CAS 4719-04-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative. 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
TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE is classified GHS Danger (H302, H317, H319, H330, H372, H331, H370, H401) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[3,5-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,3,5-triazinan-1-yl]ethanol
InChIKey
HUHGPYXAVBJSJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Warning
Pictograms
Harmful / Irritant
Hazard Class and Category
Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Sens. 1
Hazard Statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Specific Concentration Limits / M-factors
Skin Sens. 1; H317: C ≥ 0.1%
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Humectant
No specific technical function
Preservative
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
preservative
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl)-s- triazine
Grotan BK
Hexahydro-1,3,5-tri(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine
s-Triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triethanol
N,N',N''-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)hexahydro-s-triazine
N,N',N''-Tris(beta-hydroxyethyl)hexahydro-s-triazine
Actane
Acticide GR
Bactraclean
Bestcide 1087T
Bioban GK
Busan 1060
Busan 1506
Cobate C
Dodigen NJ
ETA 75
KM 200
KM 200 (alcohol)
Mergal 165
Nipacide BK
Chemical Function
Preservative
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Biocide
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
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active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL3561636
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE allowed in the EU?
TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE do in cosmetics?
TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4719-04-4.
Is TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE used outside cosmetics?
TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE 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 TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL)HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE is classified GHS Danger (H302, H317, H319, H330, H372, H331, H370, H401) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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