Ethanolamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Aminoethanol
What does it do?
Ethanolamine 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 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?
Ethanolamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Aminoethanol
Is Ethanolamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Ethanolamine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethanolamine do in cosmetic products?
Ethanolamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Ethanolamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethanolamine is 141-43-5.
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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