surfactant / antistatic
HYDROGENATED TALLOWAMINE OXIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A hydrogenated tallow-derived amine oxide used as a foam booster and antistatic surfactant in personal care, offering improved oxidative stability over unsaturated amine-oxide analogs.
Skin benefits
- Saturated long-chain amine oxide with foam-boosting and antistatic action
- More oxidatively stable than unsaturated analogs
- Provides conditioning effect on hair and skin
- Compatible across pH ranges in cleansing systems
Known concerns
- Animal-derived tallow base raises sustainability and traceability questions
- Potential nitrosamine precursor if nitrosating agents are present
- Mild eye and skin irritation potential at higher levels
- Limited dedicated safety data specific to hydrogenated form
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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