Emollient
DIHYDROGENATED TALLOW PHTHALATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An emollient ester combining hydrogenated tallow with phthalic acid. Although this high-molecular-weight phthalate behaves differently from plasticisers of concern, the phthalate class has reputational risk.
Function
Skin benefits
- Acts as an emollient/skin conditioner
- Provides cleansing/anti-static effects in formulations
Known concerns
- Phthalate moiety raises endocrine-disruption concerns despite high-MW form
- Tallow source — not vegan, traceability concerns
- Increasingly avoided by formulators wary of phthalate class
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.