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Banned alkanolamine

DIETHANOLAMINE BISULFATE

CAS 59219-56-6
10

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Diethanolamine derivative prohibited in EU cosmetics because DEA can form carcinogenic nitrosamines. Carries irritation and systemic toxicity concerns with no acceptable cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate benefit in modern cosmetics
  • Historically explored as a surfactant precursor

Known concerns

  • Diethanolamine (DEA) is prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II) due to nitrosamine formation risk
  • Potential to form carcinogenic N-nitrosodiethanolamine in formulations
  • Skin and eye irritant
  • Suspected of contributing to organ and reproductive toxicity in animal studies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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