Categories: Additive
Type: Toxin
Name: Ethanolamine (MEA, DEA, TEA)
RDA: 0
Importance- to Body:
Toxin: Respiratory, Skin, Eyes, Lungs
Distribution- in Body:
Skin, Respiratory System, Eyes
Excess Effects:
Allergic Reactions, Skin Irritation, Asthmatic Reactions, Cancer (still being further researched)
Deficiency Effects:
None Listed
Food Sources:
None Listed
Environmental/Geographic Sources:
Cosmetics, Blush, Eyeliner, Mascara, Eyeshadows, Foundations, Soaps, Ointments, Shampoos, Hair Dyes, Sunscreen, Cleaning products, Shaving products
Supplemental information:
Causes ‘suds’ in soaps and cleansers
Works Cited:
“Ethanolamine.” A History of Cosmetics from Ancient Times | Cosmetics Info, cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/ethanolamine
Synonyms:
MEA, DEA