Tallow Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, refatting, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, tallow
What does it do?
Tallow Acid 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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Refatting
restores oils and lipids that washing strips from skin or hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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
Tallow Acid 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 Tallow Acid?
Tallow Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, tallow
Is Tallow Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tallow Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tallow Acid do in cosmetic products?
Tallow Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, refatting, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Tallow Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tallow Acid is 61790-37-2.
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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