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TALLOWAMINE OXIDE

65

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 foam boosting and conditioning, with standard concerns for animal-derived ingredients.

Tallowamine Oxide is the N-oxide of tallow-alkyldimethylamine, derived from hydrogenated tallow (beef fat). The amine oxide functionality provides non-ionic surfactant behavior with mild cationic character at low pH. Tallow-derived ingredients raise ethical/religious concerns for some consumers and vegan formulations. The ingredient is biodegradable and not specifically restricted under EU Annex II or III cosmetics regulation. The high C16-C18 carbon chain length makes it more hydrophobic than coconut-derived variants.

Skin benefits

  • foam boosting
  • viscosity enhancement
  • conditioning properties
  • emollient feel

Known concerns

  • animal-derived ingredient (tallow)
  • mild skin irritation possible at high concentration
  • vegan formulation concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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