Sodium Tallate

INCI: SODIUM TALLATE

CAS Number
61790-45-2
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; FDA UNII registered

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains rosin acid fractions (abietic/dehydroabietic acid) — known contact allergen in sensitive populations; alkaline pH in solution

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Tallate safe in cosmetics?

Contains rosin acid fractions (abietic/dehydroabietic acid) — known contact allergen in sensitive populations; alkaline pH in solution The EU classifies Sodium Tallate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Tallate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Tallate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Tallate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61790-45-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Tallate?

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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