Is Hydrogenated Tallow safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Tallow has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Tallow
Also known as: Beef tallow, fully hydrogenated, EINECS 232-442-7
INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOW
Hydrogenated Tallow (CAS 8030-12-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA GRAS (21 CFR 182.70); tallow must be from non-prohibited cattle materials or contain ≤0.15% insoluble impurities per AOCS Ca 3a-46
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Tallow.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Tallow.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Beef tallow, fully hydrogenated
EINECS 232-442-7
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Tallow allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Tallow EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Tallow do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Tallow functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8030-12-4.
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