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iodide salt (non-cosmetic)

TEA-HYDROIODIDE

CAS 7601-53-8
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A triethanolamine hydroiodide salt with no established cosmetic role, raising thyroid iodide exposure concerns and potential nitrosamine formation risks via the triethanolamine cation.

Skin benefits

  • Provides a source of iodide for specialized industrial chemistry
  • Acts as a triethanolamine-buffered iodide salt in niche formulations

Known concerns

  • Iodide salts at cosmetic exposure raise thyroid disruption concerns, especially in sensitive individuals
  • Triethanolamine can form nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Not a recognized INCI-approved cosmetic functional ingredient
  • Limited safety review for topical use in personal care products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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