Tallowamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

INCI: TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (falls under generic tallow amidopropyl sultaine class)
Function
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent, surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR Panel concluded alkyl sultaines "safe in the present practices of use and concentration"

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

DMAPA impurity must be controlled; potential for serious eye irritation at higher concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallowamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine safe in cosmetics?

DMAPA impurity must be controlled; potential for serious eye irritation at higher concentrations The EU classifies Tallowamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tallowamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tallowamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine do in cosmetics?

Tallowamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent, surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (falls under generic tallow amidopropyl sultaine class).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tallowamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine?

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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