Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl

INCI: DIHYDROXYETHYL TALLOWAMINE HCL

CAS Number
Not definitively assigned
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning (cationic surfactant — quaternary ammonium salt)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE compliance required. Cationic surfactants are known ocular irritants and require eye irritation data. DEA backbone presents nitrosamine concern. HCl salt form may lower pH in concentrate; formulation pH must be controlled.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE compliance required. Cationic surfactants are known ocular irritants and require eye irritation data. DEA backbone presents nitrosamine concern. HCl salt form may lower pH in concentrate; formulation pH must be controlled. The EU classifies Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl allowed in the EU?

Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning (cationic surfactant — quaternary ammonium salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl?

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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