Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Control DMAPA impurity (known sensitizer); amidoamine levels at 0.5% in raw material may cause sensitization; milder profile than parent tallow amine; BSE/TSE compliance for animal origin
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallow Betaine safe in cosmetics?
Control DMAPA impurity (known sensitizer); amidoamine levels at 0.5% in raw material may cause sensitization; milder profile than parent tallow amine; BSE/TSE compliance for animal origin The EU classifies Tallow Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Tallow Betaine allowed in the EU?
Tallow Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tallow Betaine do in cosmetics?
Tallow Betaine functions as: Surfactant, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic, Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68188-30-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tallow Betaine?
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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