DIETHANOLAMINE
DIETHANOLAMINE
Diethanolamine is a chemical compound obtained by synthesis or derived from plant sources. It acts as a surfactant, foaming agent, emulsifier, and thickening agent in cosmetic formulations.
SurfactantFoamingProhibited in the EUCMR-classified
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Surfactant — Lowers the tension between two surfaces; cleanses and helps remove impurities.
Foaming — Creates or stabilises the foam of a product.
Emulsifying — Allows phases that do not naturally mix, such as water and oil, to be blended together.
Viscosity controlling — Increases viscosity and gives the product its texture.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Interdit (Annexe II) — Secondary alkyl- and alkanolamines and their salts |
| ECHA — plan d’action continu communautaire (CoRAP) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Cancérogène — confirmé |
| ECHA — plan d’action continu communautaire (CoRAP) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Reprotoxique — confirmé |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex II (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:22 GMT | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) — Secondary alkyl- and alkanolamines and their salts — Annexe II, entrée 411 |
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