Hydrogenated Talloweth-12

INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOWETH-12

CAS Number
61791-28-4 (generic hydrogenated talloweth CAS)
Function
Surfactant — emulsifying, cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated surfactant with potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues; must be vacuum-stripped to <10 ppm per EU SCCS recommendation; BSE/TSE risk requires source material controls.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Talloweth-12 safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated surfactant with potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues; must be vacuum-stripped to <10 ppm per EU SCCS recommendation; BSE/TSE risk requires source material controls. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Talloweth-12 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Talloweth-12 allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Talloweth-12 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Talloweth-12 do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Talloweth-12 functions as: Surfactant — emulsifying, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-28-4 (generic hydrogenated talloweth CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Talloweth-12?

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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