Dimethyl Tallowamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amines, dimethyltallow alkyl
What does it do?
Dimethyl Tallowamine 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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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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.
Dimethyl Tallowamine 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 Dimethyl Tallowamine?
Dimethyl Tallowamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amines, dimethyltallow alkyl
Is Dimethyl Tallowamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Dimethyl Tallowamine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethyl Tallowamine do in cosmetic products?
Dimethyl Tallowamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Dimethyl Tallowamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethyl Tallowamine is 68814-69-7.
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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