Cosmetic Ingredient

Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)

Also known as: EINECS 268-772-3, Tallow acids, diethanolamide, Tallow diethanolamide, Tallow fatty acids, diethanolamide

CAS 68140-08-9

Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) (CAS 68140-08-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 7 fields
Name
Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
CAS Number
68140-08-9
DTXSID
DTXSID8028393
Synonyms
EINECS 268-772-3Tallow acids, diethanolamideTallow diethanolamideTallow fatty acids, diethanolamide

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 6 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)Anti-static agentEmulsifierViscosity modifierFoamant

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
5%
Category
Surfactant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)?

Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Indirect additives food contact (10/2018). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) used in cosmetics?

Yes, Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Hydrogenated Tallowamide DEA. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) used outside industrial chemicals?

Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) also appears in cosmetics databases.