Tea-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Glutamic acid, N-(hydrogenated tallow acyl) derivs., compounds with triethanolamine
What does it do?
Tea-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate 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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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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.
Tea-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tea-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate?
Tea-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Glutamic acid, N-(hydrogenated tallow acyl) derivs., compounds with triethanolamine
Is Tea-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tea-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tea-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate do in cosmetic products?
Tea-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
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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