TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE
TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Buffering. Also known as CAS 122-20-3. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 122-20-3
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- CAS
- 122-20-3
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- Max concentration
- (a)2,5 %
- Product type
- (a)Leave-on products(b)Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (a)2,5 %
- Other conditions
- (a) (b)Not to be used with nitrosating systemsMinimum purity: 99 %Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials)Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kgKeep in nitrite-free containers
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Triisopropanolamine
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : 사용 후 씻어내지 않는 제품에 2.5%
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- (a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- (a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- (a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- (a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- (a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- (a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- CAS
- 122-20-3
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- CAS
- 122-20-3
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- CAS
- 122-20-3
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- CAS
- 122-20-3
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- CAS
- 122-20-3
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
- CAS
- 122-20-3
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5%
- Product type
- (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE banned in any country?
TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.
What are the restrictions on TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE in cosmetics?
TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE in cosmetics?
TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE is regulated in 15 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.