Tallow Amine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amines, tallow alkyl
What does it do?
Tallow Amine 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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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
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Tallow Amine 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 Tallow Amine?
Tallow Amine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amines, tallow alkyl
Is Tallow Amine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tallow Amine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tallow Amine do in cosmetic products?
Tallow Amine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Tallow Amine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tallow Amine is 61790-33-8.
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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