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DIHYDROGENATED TALLOW METHYLAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Note: subject to regulatory restrictions in some markets. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Dihydrogenated tallow methylamine is listed in EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/200 Annex III with restriction reference III/62, specifically for its use as a viscosity controller or emulsifying agent. The restriction limits apply particularly to rinse-off cosmetic products. This ingredient is derived from hydrogenated tallow fatty acids and functions as a surfactant or emulsifier. No concentration limits are specified in the main text, but compliance with IFRA and Cosmetics Regulation requirements is mandatory.
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restricted (III/62)
- Amine derivatives may form nitrosamines in specific conditions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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