Hydrogenated Tallow

INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOW

CAS Number
8030-12-4
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS (21 CFR 182.70); tallow must be from non-prohibited cattle materials or contain โ‰ค0.15% insoluble impurities per AOCS Ca 3a-46

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Hydrogenated tallow is permitted but requires documented Category 3 sourcing and compliant rendering due to BSE/TSE prion risk; not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification due to animal origin; odour and stability may vary by grade.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Tallow safe in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated tallow is permitted but requires documented Category 3 sourcing and compliant rendering due to BSE/TSE prion risk; not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification due to animal origin; odour and stability may vary by grade. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Tallow as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Tallow?

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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