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HYDROGENATED TALLOW GLYCERIDE CITRATE.

Valuable CAS 68990-59-0 / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate is a multifunctional lipid derivative primarily recognized for its emollient properties and ability to enhance skin barrier function. It also plays a crucial role in stabilizing cosmetic formulations by acting as an effective emulsifying and viscosity-controlling agent.

Summary

Emollient Emulsifying Skin conditioning Stabilising Viscosity controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

Hydrogenated Tallow Glyceride Citrate functions on the skin as an emollient, forming a protective occlusive barrier that significantly reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL), thereby improving skin hydration and bolstering overall barrier integrity. In formulations, its unique lipophilic and hydrophilic structure allows it to act as a surfactant and emulsifying agent, stabilizing oil and water phases by reducing interfacial tension. Furthermore, it contributes to product stability and controls viscosity.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The citrate component often serves as a chelating or stabilizing agent in cosmetic formulations. Structurally similar ingredients, such as Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, can form colloidal associations with cationic polymers, which remain stable when the ingredient's content is low.

Conflicts

  • Cationic polymers (potential for colloidal associations)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that this ingredient and related tallow derivatives are safe for cosmetic use, a finding reaffirmed in 2006. The Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products (SCCNFP) has also deemed tallow derivatives safe regarding BSE risk, contingent on adherence to specific sourcing and processing conditions. Additionally, Tallow and Hydrogenated Tallow are recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for certain food-related applications.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This versatile ingredient is valuable for its significant emollient and skin-conditioning benefits, enhancing barrier function and hydration, while also contributing essential emulsifying and stabilizing properties to a wide array of cosmetic formulations.

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