Is Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide
Also known as: Amides, tallow, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], N-oxides, EINECS 271-972-3, Tallowamidopropyl dimethylamine oxide, Tallowamidopropyldimethylamine oxide, N-3-(Dimethylamino)propyl tallow amide, N-oxide
INCI: TALLOWAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDE
Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide (CAS 68647-77-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), antistatic agent, hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H317, H318, H335, H400, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
271-972-3
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide.
Known Synonyms
Amides, tallow, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], N-oxides
EINECS 271-972-3
Tallowamidopropyl dimethylamine oxide
Tallowamidopropyldimethylamine oxide
N-3-(Dimethylamino)propyl tallow amide, N-oxide
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Solubility enhancer
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Foamant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide allowed in the EU?
Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide do in cosmetics?
Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide functions as: Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68647-77-8.
Is Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide used outside cosmetics?
Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H317, H318, H335, H400, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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