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GLYCERETH-17 TALLOWATE.

Questionable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

GLYCERETH-17 TALLOWATE is a synthetic surfactant derived from glycerin and tallow fatty acids. It primarily functions as a cleansing agent, effectively removing dirt and oil from the skin, and as an emulsifier to stabilize cosmetic formulations.

Summary

cleansing agent emulsifier

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a surfactant, GLYCERETH-17 TALLOWATE significantly reduces the surface tension of water, facilitating the miscibility of oil and water phases. This action enables it to encapsulate lipophilic impurities and debris, allowing for their efficient rinse-off from the skin. Concurrently, it aids in stabilizing emulsions, preventing phase separation in skincare products.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Based on analogous ethoxylated glycerides, this compound is susceptible to oxidation and hydrolysis in the presence of strong acids or alkalis. Direct contact with strong oxidizing agents should be avoided due to combustion risk. A critical concern is the potential formation of 1,4-dioxane as a by-product, with concentrations ideally maintained below 30 ppm.

Conflicts

  • strong acids
  • strong alkalis
  • strong oxidants

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

This ingredient lacks a dedicated safety assessment from the CIR or SCCS. While the FDA has deemed tallow derivatives non-hazardous for infectious agent transmission, external sources indicate a likelihood of skin irritation. Broader CIR reviews exist for glycerin and other ethoxylated glycerides, but specific data for GLYCERETH-17 TALLOWATE is absent. The potential presence of 1,4-dioxane, a known contaminant, requires stringent quality control.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Despite its functional utility in cleansing and emulsification, the absence of comprehensive safety data, reported irritation potential, and concerns regarding 1,4-dioxane warrant cautious application and thorough quality assurance.

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