Magnesium Tallowate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, bulking, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, tallow, magnesium salts
What does it do?
Magnesium Tallowate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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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
EU regulatory status
Magnesium Tallowate 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 Magnesium Tallowate?
Magnesium Tallowate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, tallow, magnesium salts
Is Magnesium Tallowate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Magnesium Tallowate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Magnesium Tallowate do in cosmetic products?
Magnesium Tallowate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, bulking, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Magnesium Tallowate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Magnesium Tallowate is 68953-41-3.
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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