"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: ETHANOLAMINE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 205-483-3
- Classification: Regulated, MEA
Namely
Ethanolamine or also called Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a colorless liquid used mainly in hair coloring "ammonia-free" to replace it. It thus favors the opening of the scales of the cuticle before any permanent coloring. Ethanolamine is nevertheless manufactured from ethylene oxide and ammonia. MEA is a potential irritant / allergen for mucous membranes and skin
Restriction in Europe:
III/61
The maximum permitted concentrations in cosmetics are as follows:
- Maximum content of secondary amine: 0,5%
Other restrictions:
- Do not use with nitrosating systems
- Minimum purity: 99%
- Maximum content of secondary amine: 0.5% (applies to raw materials)
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 micrograms / kg
- Keep in containers without nitrite
The maximum permitted concentrations in cosmetics are as follows:
- Maximum content of secondary amine: 0,5%
Other restrictions:
- Do not use with nitrosating systems
- Minimum purity: 99%
- Maximum content of secondary amine: 0.5% (applies to raw materials)
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 micrograms / kg
- Keep in containers without nitrite
Its functions (INCI)
- pH regulator : Stabilises the pH of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 0.95% of cosmetics.
