Tetraacetyl Ethylenediamine

Synonyms: TAED

CAS Number: 10543-57-4

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
92

Sources of exposure:

Cleaning products and household care

Laundry detergents, oxygen-based laundry boosters, stain removers, and bleaching cleaning products

Description:

Tetraacetyl ethylenediamine (TAED) is a synthetic compound used as a bleach activator in laundry detergents and cleaning products. It reacts with peroxide-based bleaching agents to improve their effectiveness, particularly at lower washing temperatures.

Health concerns:

Low Health Concerns

Current research suggests ingredient may be safe for use.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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