Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate

INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOW GLYCERIDE CITRATE

CAS Number
68990-59-0
Function
Emulsifier, skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR 700; also listed as indirect food additive (21 CFR 176.210, 177.2800)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived emulsifier with potential BSE/TSE risk; ensure complete citric acid ester linkage to minimize free citric acid irritation at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived emulsifier with potential BSE/TSE risk; ensure complete citric acid ester linkage to minimize free citric acid irritation at high concentrations. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate functions as: Emulsifier, skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-59-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate?

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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