Is Tallowamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Tallowamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tallowamide DEA
Also known as: EINECS 268-772-3, Tallow acids, diethanolamide, Tallow diethanolamide, Tallow fatty acids, diethanolamide
INCI: TALLOWAMIDE DEA
Tallowamide DEA (CAS 68140-08-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, Foam Booster, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, Foam Booster, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; FDA has issued guidance concerning potential nitrosamine contamination in DEA-containing products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tallowamide DEA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tallowamide DEA.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 268-772-3
Tallow acids, diethanolamide
Tallow diethanolamide
Tallow fatty acids, diethanolamide
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Foamant
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallowamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Tallowamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tallowamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Tallowamide DEA functions as: Surfactant, Foam Booster, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68140-08-9.
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