Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk — tallow amines can form N-nitrosamines in presence of nitrosating agents; EU Regulation requires <50 ppb nitrosamines in finished product. Animal-origin (tallow) — BSE/TSE documentation required for EU market; COSMOS/ECOCERT non-compliant (animal-derived).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-2 Tallowamine safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk — tallow amines can form N-nitrosamines in presence of nitrosating agents; EU Regulation requires <50 ppb nitrosamines in finished product. Animal-origin (tallow) — BSE/TSE documentation required for EU market; COSMOS/ECOCERT non-compliant (animal-derived). The EU classifies PPG-2 Tallowamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is PPG-2 Tallowamine allowed in the EU?
PPG-2 Tallowamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-2 Tallowamine do in cosmetics?
PPG-2 Tallowamine functions as: Emulsifier; surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68951-72-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-2 Tallowamine?
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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