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Surfactant

PEG-3 TALLOW AMINOPROPYLAMINE

CAS 90367-27-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An ethoxylated tallow-derived amine surfactant. Used in conditioners; flagged for nitrosamine-forming potential and ethoxylation residues.

Skin benefits

  • Cationic surfactant — anti-static
  • Hair conditioning
  • Functions in low-foam cleansers

Known concerns

  • Tallow-derived — BSE/animal-origin questions
  • Possible nitrosamine formation with secondary amines
  • Ethylene oxide/dioxane trace residues
  • Eye irritant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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