Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tallow alkylaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, hydroxides, inner salts
What does it do?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tallow alkylaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, hydroxides, inner salts
Is Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate do in cosmetic products?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate is 61791-25-1.
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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: 15/10/2010