Is Cetyl Tallowate safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Tallowate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Tallowate
INCI: CETYL TALLOWATE
Cetyl Tallowate (CAS Not available (complex mixture of cetyl esters of tallow fatty acids)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, cleansing agent; soap base component. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not available (complex mixture of cetyl esters of tallow fatty acids)
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, cleansing agent; soap base component
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR assessed tallow and tallow derivatives as safe; FDA permits use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl Tallowate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Tallowate allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Tallowate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Tallowate do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Tallowate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, cleansing agent; soap base component. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not available (complex mixture of cetyl esters of tallow fatty acids).
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