Is Tallowtrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Tallowtrimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tallowtrimonium Chloride
Also known as: Arquad T-50, EINECS 232-447-4, Quaternary ammonium compounds, trimethyltallow alkyl-, chloride, N-Tallow-trimethylammonium surfactant, Trimethyltallow alkyl ammonium chlorides
INCI: TALLOWTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Tallowtrimonium Chloride (CAS 8030-78-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; also permitted as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products by EPA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tallowtrimonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Preservative
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tallowtrimonium Chloride.
Known Synonyms
Arquad T-50
EINECS 232-447-4
Quaternary ammonium compounds, trimethyltallow alkyl-, chloride
N-Tallow-trimethylammonium surfactant
Trimethyltallow alkyl ammonium chlorides
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Preservative
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallowtrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Tallowtrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tallowtrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Tallowtrimonium Chloride functions as: Surfactant, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8030-78-2.
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