Tallowalkonium Chloride

INCI: TALLOWALKONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
61789-72-8
Function
Preservative, Antistatic, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; benzalkonium-class compounds also recognized as antimicrobials

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE bovine origin; known ocular and skin irritant at elevated concentrations; documented contact allergy potential; if used as preservative, must comply with Annex V maximum limits

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

preservative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallowalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE bovine origin; known ocular and skin irritant at elevated concentrations; documented contact allergy potential; if used as preservative, must comply with Annex V maximum limits The EU classifies Tallowalkonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tallowalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Tallowalkonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tallowalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Tallowalkonium Chloride functions as: Preservative, Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-72-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tallowalkonium Chloride?

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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