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Diethanolamine raises a medium level of health concern because:

  • This ingredient is suspected of causing cancer, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing cardiovascular or blood toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing neurotoxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
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  • This ingredient is suspected of causing respiratory toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing asthma, according to the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics.
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing skin or sense organ toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • Indicates the relative potency of an ingredient in this product, based on EPA's Toxicity Weight for inhalation exposures. Chemicals with higher potency are capable of causing toxic effects at lower doses.
  • This ingredient is potent via ingestion and capable of causing adverse effects at low doses.
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From Wikipedia

Diethanolamine, often abbreviated as DEA, is an organic compound with the formula HN(CH2CH2OH)2. This colorless liquid is polyfunctional, being a secondary amine and a diol. Like other organic amines, diethanolamine acts as a weak base. Reflecting the hydrophilic character of the alcohol groups, DEA is soluble in water, and is even hygroscopic. Amides prepared from DEA are often also hydrophilic....

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