Triethanolamine
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 102-71-6
EINECS / EC 203-049-8
CosIng Ref 38702
Chemical Name 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C6H15NO3
Mol. Weight 149.19 g/mol
InChIKey GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function buffering Irritancy: 0 Read where this data comes from and how to interpret it. [more] "> Comedogenicity: 2 Read where this data comes from and how to
Secondary Functions SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING; FRAGRANCE; SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Category pH Adjusters
Manufacturer SABIC
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 2/5
Low-moderate risk — use caution if acne-prone
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ~ Use Caution
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Irritation Potential 0.0/5
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 40 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 90-day) CIR 2013 / ECHA
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral 5300 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 1.5 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
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Suppliers & Documents
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