Is Starch Tallowate safe in cosmetics?
Starch Tallowate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Starch Tallowate
INCI: STARCH TALLOWATE
Starch Tallowate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (modified starch ester class; related tallow CAS: 61790-32-7 for potassium tallowate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, surfactant (cleansing/emulsifying). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (modified starch ester class; related tallow CAS: 61790-32-7 for potassium tallowate)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, surfactant (cleansing/emulsifying)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; tallow-derived ingredients require BSE compliance documentation
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Starch Tallowate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Starch Tallowate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Starch Tallowate allowed in the EU?
Starch Tallowate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Starch Tallowate do in cosmetics?
Starch Tallowate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, surfactant (cleansing/emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (modified starch ester class; related tallow CAS: 61790-32-7 for potassium tallowate).
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