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HYDROGENATED TALLOWALKONIUM CHLORIDE.

Insufficient Data CAS 61789-72-8 / ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE

Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride is a cationic surfactant employed in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an antistatic agent, a hair conditioning agent, and a preservative, contributing to product stability and texture.

Summary

Antistatic Hair Conditioning Preservative Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifier Stabilizer Antimicrobial

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as a cationic surfactant. Its positive charge helps neutralize static electricity, providing antistatic effects. When applied to hair, it conditions by smoothing the cuticle, making hair easier to comb and enhancing its softness and shine. Additionally, it reduces surface tension, facilitating cleansing, and aids in emulsification and stabilization processes within formulations. It also exhibits antimicrobial properties, protecting cosmetic products from microbial spoilage.

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

The optimal pH range for maintaining the stability of Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride has not been explicitly defined in available scientific literature.

Conflicts

  • anionic surfactants

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

A dedicated safety assessment by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) for Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride as a standalone ingredient is currently unavailable. While related compounds are referenced in CIR memos, a full review for this specific ingredient is lacking. No specific SCCS opinion or clear FDA status for cosmetic use was found. A closely related quaternary ammonium compound is listed by the FDA for food-contact films but not for direct cosmetic application, leaving its safety profile for skincare ambiguous.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Due to the absence of specific clinical studies and comprehensive safety reviews for skin application, the role and safety of Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride in precision skincare formulations remain unclear.

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