Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Tallol

INCI: TALLOL

CAS Number
8002-26-4
Function
Emollient, Solvent, Cleansing (crude tall oil — mixture of fatty acids, rosin acids, and unsaponifiables)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — approved as indirect food additive; CIR reviewed tall oil acid as safe

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Tallol. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOEL >6.6 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 300 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Rosin (colophony) content is a recognized contact allergen for susceptible individuals; use refined/distilled grades for cosmetic formulation; not identical to Tall Oil Acid (which is the distilled fatty acid fraction)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallol safe in cosmetics?

Rosin (colophony) content is a recognized contact allergen for susceptible individuals; use refined/distilled grades for cosmetic formulation; not identical to Tall Oil Acid (which is the distilled fatty acid fraction) The EU classifies Tallol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Tallol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tallol do in cosmetics?

Tallol functions as: Emollient, Solvent, Cleansing (crude tall oil — mixture of fatty acids, rosin acids, and unsaponifiables). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-26-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tallol?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Tallol?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Tallol is >6.6 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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