Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate

INCI: SODIUM HYDROGENATED TALLOWATE

CAS Number
61693-42-3 (tallow soap family; related CAS 8052-48-0 for sodium tallowate)
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant (Emulsifying, Cleansing, Foam Boosting), Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed under Fatty Acids group โ€” safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal origin (BSE/TSE controls mandatory); potential comedogenicity; alkaline pH in undiluted form

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate safe in cosmetics?

Animal origin (BSE/TSE controls mandatory); potential comedogenicity; alkaline pH in undiluted form The EU classifies Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant (Emulsifying, Cleansing, Foam Boosting), Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61693-42-3 (tallow soap family; related CAS 8052-48-0 for sodium tallowate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowate?

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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