2. History Found hazardous in April 1992 Revised in January 2000 Limited information is available on the health effects of diethanolamine. short-term inhalation exposure irritation of the nose and throat, and dermal exposure may irritate the skin. No information is available on the long-term effects on humans yet Animal studies
3. What is Diethanolmine(DEA)?? organic chemical compound amine and a dialcohol Common ingredients in… cosmetics and shampoos DEA by itself is not harmful but while sitting on the stores shelves or in your cabinet at home. DEA can react with other ingredients in the cosmetic formula to form an extremely potent carcinogen called nitrosodiethanolamine (NDEA).
4. Uses cutting oils, soaps, shampoos, cleaners, polishers, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. also used in the rubber chemicals industry
7. What is natural? Naturally Derived / Synthesised Truly Natural NO chemical reaction Involves a chemical process e.g. Cocoamide DEA (coconut) Some processing aids and impurities in cosmetic chemicals are linked to asthma, learning disabilities, infertility, birth defects and cancer. Safe Edible Food grade
8. How to verify an “organic claim” Certified Organic Is an independent third party guarantee of an 'organic' claim Is a guarantee of authenticity and integrity of every ingredient Is regulated by government and independent certification bodies Only certified organic products can bear a certifiers logo Without a logo an 'organic' claim cannot be substantiated
9. Greenwashing – don't believe! Companies mislead consumers by listing botanical extracts Hiding the synthetic surfactant ingredients that make up the core of the product further down the list. Company’s “organic claim”
10. Health Hazard Information Acute Effects: irritation of the nose and throat Chronic Effects: No info is available from humans however… Animal studies have reported effects on the liver, kidney, and blood Reproductive System/ Cancer: Again no reports on humans but… Animal studies have reported testicular degeneration and reduced sperm motility and count increased incidence of liver and kidney tumors in mice
11. Diethanolamine Induces Hepatic Choline Deficiency in Mice BY: Lois D. Lehman-McKeeman and Elizabeth A. Gamsky Highly dangerous! Most mice died after only 4 weeks of testing Interfere with normal brain development in baby
12. How Do You Protect Yourself??? Don't fall for 'natural' claims Don't fall for 'organic' claims without a logo Read ingredients lists!
13. Personal Response Knew nothing about DEA No effects in humans DEA in everyday life of humans
Editor's Notes
Being truly natural are ingredients found in our environment. Using these natural ingredients are much safer for humans rather than substances such as DEA because they can cause asthma, learning disabilities, infertility, birth defects and cancer.
Certified OrganicIs an independent third party guarantee of an 'organic' claimIs a guarantee of authenticity and integrity of every ingredientIs regulated by government and independent certification bodies Only certified organic products can bear a certifiers logoWithout a logo an 'organic' claim cannot be substantiated
Companies mislead consumers by listing botanical extracts, or 'aqueous infusions' (which are just weak teas) at the top of the ingredient list.Hiding the synthetic surfactant ingredients that make up the core of the product further down the list. The substantial water component of the herbal mixture as organic is incorrectly counted as 'organic', which is prohibited under International Organic Standards. This practice artificially inflates the organic content in order to make a deceptive 70% organic claim.
Acute Effects:Acute inhalation exposure to diethanolamine in humans may result in irritation of the nose and throat, and dermal exposure may result in irritation of the skin. Animal studies indicate that exposure to diethanolamine by intravenous injections can cause increased blood pressure, pupillary dilatation, and salivation. At very high doses in animals, sedation, and coma may result. Acute animal studies have shown that dermal exposure to diethanolamine may burn skin, and eye contact with the chemical may impair vision. Acute animal tests in rats have shown diethanolamine to have moderate acute toxicity from oral exposure.Chronic Effects (Noncancer):No information is available on the chronic effects of diethanolamine in humans.Animal studies have reported effects on the liver, kidney, blood, and CNS from chronic oral exposure to diethanolamine. Skin lesions were observed in mice following daily topical administration of diethanolamine. (7)EPA has not established a Reference Concentration (RfC) or a Reference Dose (RfD) for diethanolamine.The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) has established a chronic reference exposure level of 0.02 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) for diethanolamine based on effects on the blood in rats. The CalEPA reference exposure level is a concentration at or below which adverse health effects are not likely to occur. It is not a direct estimator of risk but rather a reference point to gauge the potential effects. At lifetime exposures increasingly greater than the reference exposure level, the potential for adverse health effects increases. Reproductive/Developmental Effects:No information is available on the reproductive or developmental effects of diethanolamine in humans.Animal studies have reported testicular degeneration and reduced sperm motility and count from oral exposure to diethanolamine. Cancer Risk:No information is available on the carcinogenic effects of diethanolamine in humans.The NTP reported an increased incidence of liver and kidney tumors in mice and no increased incidence in rats from dermal exposure to diethanolamine. EPA has not classified diethanolamine for carcinogenicity.
