Triethylamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethanamine, N,N-diethyl-
What does it do?
Triethylamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Triethylamine is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62Trialkylamines). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Notes: , trialkanolamines and their salts
Frequently asked questions
What is Triethylamine?
Triethylamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethanamine, N,N-diethyl-
Is Triethylamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Triethylamine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Triethylamine do in cosmetic products?
Triethylamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising.
What is the CAS number of Triethylamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Triethylamine is 121-44-8.
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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: 28/10/2019