Tallow Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline

INCI: TALLOW HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

CAS Number
90411-99-7
Function
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE bovine origin; imidazoline ring hydrolysis can generate allergenic amidoamine byproducts; patch testing recommended for leave-on products

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallow Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE bovine origin; imidazoline ring hydrolysis can generate allergenic amidoamine byproducts; patch testing recommended for leave-on products The EU classifies Tallow Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tallow Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tallow Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline do in cosmetics?

Tallow Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90411-99-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tallow Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline?

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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