Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea
A cosmetic ingredient used as light stabilizer, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, tallow, reaction products with diethanolamine
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea 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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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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
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 60). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea?
Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, tallow, reaction products with diethanolamine
Is Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: light stabilizer, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Tallowamide Dea is 68440-32-4.
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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