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Fact Sheet: Diethanolamine

INCI name: Diethanolamine.

Function: Antistatic, hair conditioner, pH adjuster, dispersing agent.

Origin: Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Prohibited in Europe.

Where to find it / them? : Shampoos, shaving creams, washing creams, mascaras, soaps, sun products.

Risks to health: Carcinogenic in the presence of potential nitrite (formation of nitrosamines), percutaneous penetration, skin and eye irritant proven.

Risks to the environment : /

More information : Prohibited in Canada.