Tallow Dihydroxyethyl Betaine

INCI: TALLOW DIHYDROXYETHYL BETAINE

CAS Number
70750-46-8
Function
Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE concern from bovine tallow origin; potential DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) impurity as sensitizer; must verify non-sensitizing formulation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallow Dihydroxyethyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE concern from bovine tallow origin; potential DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) impurity as sensitizer; must verify non-sensitizing formulation The EU classifies Tallow Dihydroxyethyl Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tallow Dihydroxyethyl Betaine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tallow Dihydroxyethyl Betaine do in cosmetics?

Tallow Dihydroxyethyl Betaine functions as: Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70750-46-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tallow Dihydroxyethyl 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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