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Emollient

TALL OIL

CAS 8002-26-4
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Crude tall oil — a pine-derived mix of fatty and rosin acids used as a soap/emollient feedstock. Refined fractions are fine; raw tall oil contains rosin acids that can sensitize.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Source of fatty and resin acids for soaps and emulsifiers
  • Renewable wood-pulp byproduct
  • Skin cleansing in soap form

Known concerns

  • Crude tall oil contains rosin/abietic acid — known contact allergen
  • Variable composition
  • Often refined into safer fractions before cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.