TALL OIL ACID

Surfactant

74

Good

CAS Number: 61790-12-3

About TALL OIL ACID

Tall oil fatty acid is derived from tall oil, a by-product of kraft pulp production, and is used as a cleansing, emulsifying, and emollient ingredient.

Detailed Analysis

Tall oil acid is obtained from tall oil, a by-product of the kraft (sulphate) pulping process for wood. It is not specifically regulated in EU Annex II or III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Tall oil fatty acids are complex mixtures of mainly oleic, linoleic, and rosin acids. They are widely used in industrial and cosmetic applications. The ingredient has a long history of use with no significant safety concerns at cosmetic concentrations.

What It Does

CLEANSING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Provides cleansing and emulsifying functions
  • ✓ Emollient properties for skin softening

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Contains rosin acids which may cause mild skin irritation in susceptible individuals at high concentrations
  • ⚠ Quality varies depending on wood source (e.g., pine, spruce)

Safety Score

74

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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