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Surfactant

TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

CAS 70131-57-6 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 hydroxysultaine — amphoteric surfactant in the same family as cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, used to boost foam and build viscosity. Mild, but tallow origin and trace-amine concerns keep it in yellow.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam boosting
  • Mild cleansing
  • Conditioning effect

Known concerns

  • Tallow origin (not vegan)
  • Possible mild irritation at higher concentrations
  • Trace amine impurity from manufacturing

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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