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Surfactant

TEA-TALLATE

CAS 68132-46-7 / 67784-78-5 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Triethanolamine salt of tall oil fatty acids used as a surfactant. EU Annex III restricts TEA salts due to nitrosamine-formation risk if paired with nitrosating co-ingredients; safer cleansers exist.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective surfactant and cleansing action
  • Stable in alkaline systems

Known concerns

  • Can form carcinogenic nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Residual free TEA may sensitize skin
  • EU Annex III restricted (III/62)
  • Better TEA-free alternatives exist

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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