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Emulsifier

HYDROGENATED TALLOW ACID

CAS 61790-38-3 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Hydrogenated fatty acids from beef tallow used as a thickener and emulsifier base. Chemically simple and stable; main concerns are animal sourcing and pore-clogging potential.

Function

CLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGOPACIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Saturated fatty acids from tallow
  • Emulsifier and consistency agent
  • Stable, non-reactive

Known concerns

  • Animal-origin (tallow) - vegan/sustainability concerns
  • Comedogenic potential at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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