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BIS(TRIETHOXYSILYLPROPYL)AMINE

CAS 13497-18-2
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A triethoxysilane amine coupling agent classified as a corrosive substance (H314) that can cause severe skin burns and eye damage, making it unsuitable for direct cosmetic skin contact applications.

Bis(Triethoxysilylpropyl)amine is a bifunctional organosilane with both amine and triethoxysilyl groups, used primarily as a surface treatment and coupling agent in industrial applications. Its GHS hazard classification includes H314 (causes severe skin burns and eye damage), H315 (skin irritant), and H319 (eye irritant) under EU Regulation 1272/2008. While silane coupling agents are sometimes used in cosmetic formulations (particularly in hair care for surface modification), this specific compound's corrosivity severely limits its cosmetic applicability.

Known concerns

  • Serious skin corrosion (H314 - causes severe skin burns and eye damage)
  • Skin irritant (H315) and eye irritant (H319)
  • Not typically used in cosmetic formulations - more common in industrial/surface treatment
  • pH above 11 typically required for stability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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