Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride

INCI: DIHYDROGENATED TALLOW BENZYLMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
61789-73-9
Function
Antistatic, surfactant (cationic)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

5 study endpoints found for Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 40 mg/kg bw/day dermal code:3484 dermal REACH
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 2800 ppm oral dog oral REACH
NOAEL 2800 ppm oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE compliance documentation mandatory for tallow-derived ingredients in EU market. Potential ocular and mucosal irritation at elevated concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE compliance documentation mandatory for tallow-derived ingredients in EU market. Potential ocular and mucosal irritation at elevated concentrations. The EU classifies Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD. 5 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, surfactant (cationic). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-73-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride?

adequate 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.

What is the NOAEL for Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride is 100 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 5 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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