Good Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Potassium Hydrogenated Tallowate

INCI: POTASSIUM HYDROGENATED TALLOWATE

CAS Number
68308-54-3
Function
Surfactant — cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; long history of safe use in soap products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
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 (beef tallow) — not suitable for vegan/halal/kosher claims without alternative sourcing; EU requires BSE/TSE compliance documentation per EC Regulation 999/2001; alkaline pH; can be drying at high concentrations

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Hydrogenated Tallowate safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived (beef tallow) — not suitable for vegan/halal/kosher claims without alternative sourcing; EU requires BSE/TSE compliance documentation per EC Regulation 999/2001; alkaline pH; can be drying at high concentrations The EU classifies Potassium Hydrogenated Tallowate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Potassium Hydrogenated Tallowate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Hydrogenated Tallowate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Hydrogenated Tallowate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68308-54-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Hydrogenated Tallowate?

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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