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Surfactant

TALLOW AMIDE

CAS 93455-70-0 Updated
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A fatty acid amide derived from tallow that functions as a nonionic surfactant, viscosity controller, and opacifying agent — most often used in cleansing and bar formulations.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGOPACIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Effective viscosity control
  • Opacifying agent for bar formulations
  • Mild surfactant action in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (tallow); not vegan-friendly
  • Possible nitrosamine formation if combined with secondary amines
  • Variable purity and odor in unrefined grades

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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