Is Tallow Acid safe in cosmetics?
Tallow Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tallow Acid
Also known as: EINECS 263-129-3
INCI: TALLOW ACID
Tallow Acid (CAS 61790-37-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Safe as used — CIR concluded safe for cosmetic products; constituent fatty acids are GRAS
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tallow Acid.
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Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCC | halal_prohibited | - | All cosmetics |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tallow Acid.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
EINECS 263-129-3
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallow Acid allowed in the EU?
Tallow Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tallow Acid do in cosmetics?
Tallow Acid functions as: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61790-37-2.
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