CAS Number: 111-42-2. A colorless powder or liquid with a
slight ammonia-like odor. It is used in consumer care products
such as soaps, shampoos, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Chemical
formula = C4H11NO2. Molecular weight = 105.1 g/mol.
Glossary Term Category
Glossary Term Show In Main
No
Glossary Term Ext Def
Diethanolamine is used in a number of consumer products, such as
shampoos, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Limited information is
available on the health effects of diethanolamine. Acute
(short-term) inhalation exposure to diethanolamine in humans may
result in irritation of the nose and throat, and dermal exposure
may irritate the skin. No information is available on the
chronic (long-term), reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic
effects of diethanolamine in humans. Animal studies have
reported effects on the liver, kidney, blood, and central nervous
system (CNS) from chronic oral exposure to diethanolamine. The
National Toxicology Program (NTP) reported an increased incidence
of liver and kidney tumors in mice from dermal exposure to
diethanolamine. EPA has not classified diethanolamine for
carcinogenicity.