Chemical Substance - Triethanolamine

NHPID name:
Triethanolamine

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
2,2',2''-Nitrilotrisethanol

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

CAS registry number:
102-71-6




Roles

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Alkalizing Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Fragrance Ingredient , PH Adjuster , Surfactant - Cleansing Agent , Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent
Restrictions:

General:

Route Of administration:
Topical

Allowed purposes:
Fragrance Ingredient , PH Adjuster , Surfactant - Cleansing Agent , Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Detail:
Up to 19% in rinse-off products and up to 6% in leave-on products, when formulated to be non-irritating. Not to be used in products containing N-nitrosating agents.

Reference:
CIR


General:

Route Of administration:
Oral

Allowed purposes:
Alkalizing Agent , Emulsifying Agent , PH Adjuster

Reference:
USP-NF Online

Non-NHP

Rationale:

A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD
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