Is Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol
INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOW ALCOHOL
Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol (CAS Typically identified under tallow fatty alcohols (C16–C18 saturated alcohol blend); distinct from Hydrogenated Tallowamine (CAS 61788-45-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilising. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Typically identified under tallow fatty alcohols (C16–C18 saturated alcohol blend); distinct from Hydrogenated Tallowamine (CAS 61788-45-2)
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Function
Emollient, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilising
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; equivalent to cetyl/stearyl alcohol blends which are well established
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol functions as: Emollient, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilising. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Typically identified under tallow fatty alcohols (C16–C18 saturated alcohol blend); distinct from Hydrogenated Tallowamine (CAS 61788-45-2).
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