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TALLOW TRIHYDROXYETHYLAMMONIUM ACETATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A tallow-derived quaternary ammonium acetate used as a cationic conditioner. Effective for hair softness but quats can irritate eyes/broken skin and tallow sourcing is a flag.

Function

ANTISTATIC

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning agent for hair
  • Reduces static and improves combing
  • Surfactant

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium can irritate eyes and broken skin
  • Tallow-derived raw material - sourcing/sustainability concerns
  • Limited modern safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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