Glycol Ditallowate
A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, tallow, 1,2-ethanediyl diester
What does it do?
Glycol Ditallowate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Glycol Ditallowate 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 Glycol Ditallowate?
Glycol Ditallowate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, tallow, 1,2-ethanediyl diester
Is Glycol Ditallowate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glycol Ditallowate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glycol Ditallowate do in cosmetic products?
Glycol Ditallowate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling.
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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