Secondary amine (banned)
Morpholine, phosphate (3:1)
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An industrial chemical banned from EU cosmetics because it is a secondary amine that can form a carcinogenic nitrosamine. It has no skincare use and would never appear in a legitimate product.
Skin benefits
- Industrial corrosion inhibitor and rubber accelerator; no cosmetic role
- Listed in cosmetic regulation only to make the prohibition explicit
Known concerns
- Morpholine is listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II as a prohibited substance
- Secondary amine that can form carcinogenic N-nitrosomorpholine on reaction with nitrosating agents
- Corrosive and irritant to skin, eyes and airways
- Not approved on EU CosIng
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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