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Surfactant

TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

CAS 68425-50-3 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A tallow-derived amidoamine used as an antistatic and foam-boosting surfactant in rinse-off products. Class is moderately well tolerated; main caveats are the animal source and amine nitrosamine risk.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Reduces static in hair
  • Boosts foam in cleansers
  • Improves rinse-off feel

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (not vegan)
  • Free amine can form nitrosamines if nitrosating agents present
  • Sparse independent clinical data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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