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DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE

CAS 69331-39-1
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An emulsifying phosphate ester restricted under EU Regulation II/411 due to DEA-related concerns.

DEA-cetyl phosphate is an emulsifying agent combining cetyl alcohol with a phosphate group via diethanolamine. It falls under EU restriction II/411 which addresses secondary amines that can form nitrosamines. The DEA component raises concerns because DEA and its salts may be present as impurities or decomposition products. Restricted use levels and purity specifications apply under EU cosmetics regulation.

Skin benefits

  • Emulsifying agent for stable formulations

Known concerns

  • EU II/411 restriction for secondary amine nitrosamine risk
  • DEA component may form nitrosamines
  • Requires careful purity assessment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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