DMAE
- Corrosion inhibitors
- CAS 108-01-0
- IUPAC: 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanol
CarCareTruth tracks DMAE (CAS 108-01-0) as a car-care ingredient.
At substance strength, the SDS classifies 2-dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) as H314 (causes severe skin burns and eye damage), along with H302 (harmful if swallowed), H312 (harmful in contact with skin), and H332 (harmful if inhaled). It is not on California's Prop 65 list and is not classified as a carcinogen or asthmagen. In car-care products it is present at low concentrations as a corrosion inhibitor, well below the corrosion classification threshold.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- no
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
Common questions about DMAE
- What is DMAE used for in car care?
- Corrosion inhibitor and alkalinity builder used in fuel additives and metalworking fluids; protects metal fuel system components from acid-induced corrosion.
- Is DMAE a VOC?
- No. DMAE is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is DMAE on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. DMAE is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
No products on file contain this (yet)
Related
Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.