BUTYLETHANOLAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A hydroxyamine (alkanolamine) restricted under EU Annex II, representing a category of compounds with significant toxicity concerns.
Butylethanolamine is listed on EU Annex II under reference II/411, indicating it is prohibited for use in cosmetic products within the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The combination of both hydroxyl and amine functional groups in a butyl-substituted structure raises concerns for acute toxicity, skin penetration, and nitrosamine formation. Alkanolamines as a class have been subject to regulatory restriction due to their potential to form nitrosamines, which are known carcinogens, during storage or use.
Known concerns
- EU Annex II restricted (II/411) - PROHIBITED in cosmetic products
- Potential nitrosamine formation during storage or use
- Skin penetration and acute toxicity concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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