Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tallowmonium Chloride

INCI: BIS-HYDROXYETHYL TALLOWMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
67784-77-4 [^1_10]
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Tallow origin must be certified as sourced from Category 3 animal by-products and processed per EC 142/2011. BSE/TSE risk documentation required for EU market. Not suitable for halal, kosher, or vegan-certified products. Not compatible with COSMOS or ECOCERT certification due to tallow-derived origin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tallowmonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Tallow origin must be certified as sourced from Category 3 animal by-products and processed per EC 142/2011. BSE/TSE risk documentation required for EU market. Not suitable for halal, kosher, or vegan-certified products. Not compatible with COSMOS or ECOCERT certification due to tallow-derived origin. The EU classifies Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tallowmonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tallowmonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tallowmonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tallowmonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tallowmonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67784-77-4 [^1_10].

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tallowmonium Chloride?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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