Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine

INCI: DIHYDROGENATED TALLOW METHYLAMINE

CAS Number
61788-63-4
Function
Antistatic, emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA monitors nitrosamine contamination in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine. 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
NOEL 1.1 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 1.1 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Primary concern: nitrosamine formation. Must ensure product is free of nitrosating agents (no sodium nitrite, no nitrosatable raw materials in contact). Requires nitrosamine testing in final product. BSE/TSE compliance for tallow. pH-dependent skin irritation potential.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine safe in cosmetics?

Primary concern: nitrosamine formation. Must ensure product is free of nitrosating agents (no sodium nitrite, no nitrosatable raw materials in contact). Requires nitrosamine testing in final product. BSE/TSE compliance for tallow. pH-dependent skin irritation potential. The EU classifies Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine do in cosmetics?

Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine functions as: Antistatic, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-63-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine is 1.1 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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