Disodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate

INCI: DISODIUM HYDROGENATED TALLOW GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
38517-37-2
Function
Surfactant—cleansing agent; hair and skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded amino acid alkyl amides safe as used (2017 final report)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Tallow-derived ingredient; BSE/TSE sourcing documentation required for EU CPSR; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Tallow-derived ingredient; BSE/TSE sourcing documentation required for EU CPSR; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion The EU classifies Disodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate functions as: Surfactant—cleansing agent; hair and skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38517-37-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate?

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.

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