Sodium Tallowate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, tallow, sodium salts
What does it do?
Sodium Tallowate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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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
Sodium 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 Sodium Tallowate?
Sodium Tallowate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, tallow, sodium salts
Is Sodium Tallowate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Tallowate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Tallowate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Tallowate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Tallowate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Tallowate is 8052-48-0.
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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