Is Tallow Amine safe in cosmetics?
Tallow Amine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tallow Amine
Also known as: EINECS 263-125-1, (Tallow alkyl)amine, Tallowamine, Tallow alkylamines
INCI: TALLOW AMINE
Tallow Amine (CAS 61790-33-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying. NOAEL 3.25 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with caution — CIR notes tallow amines are potentially more toxic than cocamines due to unsaturated fatty acid moieties
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tallow Amine.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Tallow Amine across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Harmful / IrritantHealth HazardCorrosiveEnvironmental Hazard
Hazard Class and Category
Acute Tox. 4; Asp. Tox. 1; STOT RE 2; Skin Corr. 1B; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
Hazard Statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- H373 (gastro-intestinal tract
- liver
- immune system)
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Specific Concentration Limits / M-factors
M = 10; M = 10
Inserted via ATP: ATP05
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tallow Amine.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 263-125-1
(Tallow alkyl)amine
Tallowamine
Tallow alkylamines
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallow Amine allowed in the EU?
Tallow Amine EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tallow Amine do in cosmetics?
Tallow Amine functions as: Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61790-33-8.
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