Dimethyl Mea
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Dimethylaminoethanol; N,N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanol
What does it do?
Dimethyl Mea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Dimethyl Mea is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dimethyl Mea?
Dimethyl Mea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Dimethylaminoethanol; N,N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanol
Is Dimethyl Mea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Dimethyl Mea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethyl Mea do in cosmetic products?
Dimethyl Mea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Dimethyl Mea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethyl Mea is 108-01-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/12/2010