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CETYL BETAINE

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface drain opener, clog remover dish detergent or soap, baby bottle dish detergent or soap, hand cleaner, degreaser, heavy duty bleach, chlorine laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency cleaner, disinfectant products for babies cleaner, professional

SYNONYMS

UNII-03DH2IZ3FY COMPONENT TYIOVYZMKITKRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N, [HEXADECYL(DIMETHYL)AMMONIO]ACETATE, PALMITYLDIMETHYLBETAINE, E945X08YA9, UNII-E945X08YA9, 2-[HEXADECYL(DIMETHYL)AZANIUMYL]ACETATE, 693-33-4, (CARBOXYLATOMETHYL)HEXADECYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM, 1-HEXADECANAMINIUM, N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-N,N-DIMETHYL-, INNER SALT, EINECS 211-748-4

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Common Concerns

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No Data

Asthma / Respiratory
SOME

Skin Allergies & Irritation
No Data

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of skin irritation/allergies/damage; damage to vision; general systemic/organ effects

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

Health Issue	Level of Concern	Source

Harmful if swallowed Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
This substance may cause an allergic skin reaction.	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
May cause an allergic skin reaction Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
This substance causes skin irritation.	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes serious eye damage Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes skin irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Low-moderate acute oral toxicity.	some	Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments
causes serious eye irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel concludes this substance is safe for use when formulated to be non-irritating.	some	Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments
This substance causes serious eye irritation.	low	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Low acute dermal toxicity.	low	Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments