Good Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Hydrogenated Tallow Glycerides

INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOW GLYCERIDES

CAS Number
68308-54-3
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR concluded safe as used; tallow is FDA GRAS

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Animal-derived ingredient requiring BSE/TSE sourcing documentation for EU compliance; not vegan-compatible; comedogenic potential in high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Tallow Glycerides safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived ingredient requiring BSE/TSE sourcing documentation for EU compliance; not vegan-compatible; comedogenic potential in high concentrations. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Tallow Glycerides as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Hydrogenated Tallow Glycerides allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Tallow Glycerides do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Tallow Glycerides functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68308-54-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Tallow Glycerides?

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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