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Surfactant

TALLOWAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDE

CAS 68647-77-8 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A tallow-derived amine oxide surfactant used for mild cleansing and foam boosting in rinse-off products. Class is generally mild; main caveats are the animal source and the class-level nitrosamine flag.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing in shampoos and body washes
  • Foam boosting
  • Antistatic effect on hair

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (not vegan)
  • Class-level nitrosamine concern
  • Sparse independent toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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