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Conditioning Agent

ETHYLENE DIHYDROGENATED TALLOWAMIDE

CAS 68647-78-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A bisamide of ethylenediamine and hydrogenated tallow fatty acids used to control viscosity and condition skin and hair. Class reads safely in CIR fatty-acid-amide reviews; main downside is the animal source.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Adds body and viscosity to emulsions
  • Conditions skin and hair
  • Stable to typical processing temperatures

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (not vegan)
  • Possible carryover impurities from tallow source
  • Sparse standalone safety literature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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