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Surfactant

TALLOW AMINE

CAS 61790-33-8 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A cationic fatty amine made from tallow — mostly an industrial surfactant intermediate. Documented skin/eye irritant in concentrate and aquatic-toxic; rarely seen in modern cosmetics.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic surfactant precursor
  • Used in industrial-style hair conditioning
  • Provides substantivity

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritant in concentrate
  • Aquatic toxicity (long-chain alkylamine)
  • Possible nitrosamine formation in some contexts
  • Animal-derived sourcing concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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