Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as light stabilizer, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Alcohols, tallow, hydrogenated
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Light stabilizer
protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life
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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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol 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 Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol?
Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alcohols, tallow, hydrogenated
Is Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: light stabilizer, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, 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