Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oleate

What is it?

9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, compd. with N-tallow alkyl-2,2'-iminobis[ethanol]

What does it do?

Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oleate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Hair conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

• Skin conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

• Skin conditioning - emollient

  softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

• Surfactant - cleansing

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

EU regulatory status

Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oleate 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.

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