Hydrogenated Tallowamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, light stabilizer, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkyl
What does it do?
Hydrogenated 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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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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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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 Tallowamine is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrogenated Tallowamine?
Hydrogenated Tallowamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkyl
Is Hydrogenated Tallowamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Hydrogenated Tallowamine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Tallowamine do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Tallowamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, light stabilizer, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Tallowamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Tallowamine is 61788-45-2.
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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