Is Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate
INCI: SODIUM HYDROGENATED TALLOWATE
Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate (CAS 61693-42-3 (tallow soap family; related CAS 8052-48-0 for sodium tallowate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Surfactant (Emulsifying, Cleansing, Foam Boosting), Viscosity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
61693-42-3 (tallow soap family; related CAS 8052-48-0 for sodium tallowate)
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Function
Cleansing, Surfactant (Emulsifying, Cleansing, Foam Boosting), Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR reviewed under Fatty Acids group — safe as used
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant (Emulsifying, Cleansing, Foam Boosting), Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61693-42-3 (tallow soap family; related CAS 8052-48-0 for sodium tallowate).
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