Tallowalkonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, preservative, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyldimethyltallow alkyl, chlorides
What does it do?
Tallowalkonium Chloride 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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Preservative
prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Tallowalkonium Chloride is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 65V). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tallowalkonium Chloride?
Tallowalkonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyldimethyltallow alkyl, chlorides
Is Tallowalkonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tallowalkonium Chloride is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tallowalkonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Tallowalkonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, preservative, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Tallowalkonium Chloride?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tallowalkonium Chloride is 61789-75-1.
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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: 16/10/2010