Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Glycereth-17 Tallowate

INCI: GLYCERETH-17 TALLOWATE

CAS Number
No unique CAS identified; not found in major databases
Function
Emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent; ester of tallow fatty acids and glycereth-17
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted with no CFR restrictions. No CIR assessment available. FDA does not prohibit tallow derivatives but animal-origin sourcing requires documentation.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE prion risk from bovine tallow origin requires compliance with EU TSE Regulation. Not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification due to animal-derived sourcing. Requires 1,4-dioxane impurity control. Very limited market use with significant data gaps.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycereth-17 Tallowate safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE prion risk from bovine tallow origin requires compliance with EU TSE Regulation. Not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification due to animal-derived sourcing. Requires 1,4-dioxane impurity control. Very limited market use with significant data gaps. The EU classifies Glycereth-17 Tallowate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glycereth-17 Tallowate allowed in the EU?

Glycereth-17 Tallowate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycereth-17 Tallowate do in cosmetics?

Glycereth-17 Tallowate functions as: Emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent; ester of tallow fatty acids and glycereth-17. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS identified; not found in major databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycereth-17 Tallowate?

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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