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Surfactant

SODIUM HYDROGENATED TALLOWATE

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

The sodium soap of hydrogenated tallow (beef fat) acid, used in traditional bar soaps and some cleansers for an effective, stable cleanse. Long history of safe use; not vegan and may be drying at high pH.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing surfactant
  • Produces firm, stable bar soap
  • Biodegradable
  • Long-established traditional soap base

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (tallow); not vegan
  • Higher pH may be drying for some skin types

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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