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Ethanolamine Compounds (MEA/DEA/TEA)Updated a month ago

(Additional Names: MEA/DEA/TEA)

Clear, colorless, thick liquids with ammonia-like odors. At higher concentrations, ethanolamines may increase the risk of asthma and skin irritation. They may break down in the product and form nitrosamines that are linked to cancer.


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https://online.personalcarecouncil.org/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/pr594.pdf
https://online.personalcarecouncil.org/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PR575.pdf
https://online.personalcarecouncil.org/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PR604.pdf
https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/roc/content/profiles/nitrosamines.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7709998

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