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Emollient

TALLOW ALCOHOL

CAS 99561-04-3 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A fatty alcohol mixture from beef tallow — used as a thickener and emollient in creams. Generally well tolerated; ethical and BSE-processing concerns drive most consumer caution.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGREFATTINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Fatty alcohol thickener and emollient
  • Skin-conditioning
  • Helps stabilise emulsions
  • Provides creamy texture

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (tallow)
  • Possible BSE-related processing concerns historically
  • Limited modern cosmetic dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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