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AMMONIUM TALLATE.

Optional CAS 68132-50-3 / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Ammonium Tallate is the ammonium salt of Tall Oil Acid, a mixture of oleic, linoleic, and rosin acids. It primarily functions as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.

Summary

surfactant cleansing emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

It reduces surface tension between water and oils, facilitating their mixture and removal. This also allows it to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions effectively.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 24-hour single-insult patch test with 1.5% Ammonium Stearate (analog) showed minimal to mild skin erythema in 7 out of 20 subjects.
  2. 02 Animal studies (guinea pigs) with 100% Ammonium Stearate (analog) indicated low acute dermal toxicity and slight irritancy.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 6 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

Most stable in aqueous solutions at near-neutral pH (6-8). Instability can occur if the ammonium ion is neutralized or pH drops, causing fatty acid precipitation.

Conflicts

  • Cationic surfactants
  • Strong acids
  • Polyvalent metal ions

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
8%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel found it safe when formulated to be non-irritating. While direct use concentration data for Ammonium Tallate is limited, its parent, Tall Oil Acid, is used up to 8%.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Optional

Ammonium Tallate is a functional surfactant and emulsifier, generally considered safe when properly formulated, making it an optional addition for cleansing products.

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