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Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride

A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, preservative in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, chlorides

What does it do?

Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Preservative

    prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 65V). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride?

Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, chlorides

Is Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?

Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, preservative.

What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride is 61789-72-8.

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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: 16/10/2010