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Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Amines, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)methyl

What does it do?

Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine?

Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amines, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)methyl

Is Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine do in cosmetic products?

Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine is 61788-63-4.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 17/11/2016