Ethanolamine Hcl
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Hydroxyethylammonium chloride
What does it do?
Ethanolamine Hcl 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.
Ethanolamine Hcl is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethanolamine Hcl?
Ethanolamine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Hydroxyethylammonium chloride
Is Ethanolamine Hcl allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Ethanolamine Hcl is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethanolamine Hcl do in cosmetic products?
Ethanolamine Hcl is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Ethanolamine Hcl?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethanolamine Hcl is 2002-24-6.
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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: 15/10/2010