Is Hydrogenated Tallowamine safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Tallowamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Tallowamine
Also known as: EINECS 262-976-6
INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOWAMINE
Hydrogenated Tallowamine (CAS 61788-45-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent, emulsifier. NOAEL 3.25 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Hydrogenated Tallowamine is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H318, H373, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antistatic agent, emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Tallowamine.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Hydrogenated Tallowamine across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Health HazardCorrosiveEnvironmental Hazard
Hazard Class and Category
Asp. Tox. 1; STOT RE 2; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Dam. 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
Hazard Statements
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- H373 (gastro-intestinal tract
- liver
- immune system)
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Specific Concentration Limits / M-factors
M = 10; M = 10
Inserted via ATP: ATP05
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Stabilizing agent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Tallowamine.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 262-976-6
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Stabilizing agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Tallowamine allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Tallowamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Tallowamine do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Tallowamine functions as: Antistatic agent, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-45-2.
Is Hydrogenated Tallowamine used outside cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Tallowamine also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Hydrogenated Tallowamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Hydrogenated Tallowamine is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H318, H373, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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