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BUTYL DIETHANOLAMINE

Korean limit
2.5%
Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII H963NLD48W · registered name N-BUTYLDIETHANOLAMINE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps pH steadyBUFFERING

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
China · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) Products without rinse. (b) Other products.
  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : (a) 2.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : a.- b.- . No use with nitrosating systems . -Pureza minimum 99% maximum -Tenor of secondary amines in raw materials 0.5%. Maximum nitrosamine -Tenor. 50 ug / kg -Envasar / keep in containers free of nitrites

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) non-rinse-off products (b) other products
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 2.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : (a) (b): • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg • Keep in nitrite-free containers

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (a) 2.5%
  • Other : (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Restriction III/62

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

BUTYL DIETHANOLAMINEINCI부틸다이에탄올아민Korean label name (MFDS standard)Ethanol, 2,2'-(butylimino)bis-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
102-79-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
203-055-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID1044354
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID9024354
IUPAC
2,2'-(Butylazanediyl)di(ethan-1-ol)
Molecular formula
C8H19NO2
Molecular weight
161.245 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Liquid · Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild odor, [Taminco MSDS]
Melting/freezing point
-70 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
262~290 ℃
Flash point
118 ℃
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
6.5 / 1.1 %
Vapour pressure
0.000195 ㎜Hg (at 25℃(est.))
Vapour density
5.55
Relative density
0.96-1.0
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
-0.03 ((est.))
Auto-ignition temperature
260 ℃
Molecular weight
161.24

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 2 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • pH regulating agent1
  • Intermediate1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

5 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 7 studies
  • SkinIrr2
    Skin Irritation · QSAR Predicted
  • Category 8.2C (Category 1C)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) according to other guideline: EEC Council directive 67/548/EEC, September 19, 1984 according to EPA OTS 798.4100 (Skin Sensitisation)
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to EPA OPPTS 870.2500 (Acute Dermal Irritation) according to
  • Corrosive or Irritation Persists for > 21 days
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) 1981 equivalent or similar to
  • Category 8.3A (Category 1)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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