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TEA-LACTATE

Korean limit
2.5%
Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 064C51N81O · registered name TRIETHANOLAMINE LACTATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium lactate

Cosmetic roles

Draws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

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

Taiwan

  • Maximum concentration : pH≧3.5;
  • pH≥3.5;

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

Restriction III/62

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: 40th Anniversary Overview and Rereview Summaries From 2011 to 2015

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glycolic Acid, Ammonium, Calcium, Potassium, and Sodium Glycolates, Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl, and Butyl Glycolates, and Lactic Acid, Ammonium, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, and TEA-Lactates, Methyl, Ethyl, Isopropyl, and Butyl Lactates, and Lauryl, Myristyl, and Cetyl Lactates

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Triethanolamine and Triethanolamine-Containing Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name 乳酸TEA: 本品は、乳酸(*)とトリエタノールアミン(TEA(*))の塩であリ、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

TEA-LACTATEINCI티이에이-락테이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris[ethanol] (1:1)Synonym乳酸TEAJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
20475-12-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
243-846-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID60885138
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID501024537
IUPAC
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid--2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethan-1-ol) (1/1)
Molecular formula
C9H21NO6
Molecular weight
239.268 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 5 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.

  • Humectant3
  • Softener and conditioner2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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