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POTASSIUM TALLOWATE.

Insufficient Data CAS 61790-32-7 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Potassium Tallowate, a potassium salt of fatty acids derived from tallow, serves as a dual-action ingredient in skincare formulations. It primarily acts as an effective surfactant and emulsifying agent. This ingredient enhances product spreadability, facilitates skin cleansing, and stabilizes formulations containing both oil and water phases.

Summary

emulsifying surfactant cleansing

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a surfactant, Potassium Tallowate actively reduces the surface tension of cosmetic products, allowing for more uniform application and distribution on the skin. Its cleansing action stems from its ability to encapsulate and lift away fat and soil particles, effectively purifying the skin. Concurrently, its emulsifying properties promote the formation and stability of otherwise immiscible oil-water mixtures within a product.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Potassium Tallowate is primarily a functional ingredient (surfactant, emulsifier) rather than an active ingredient with specific efficacy thresholds, making the concept of 'dusting' not directly applicable.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that Tallow and Tallow Glyceride ingredients, including Potassium Tallowate, are safe for use in cosmetics under certain conditions. This safety is contingent upon specific concentration or usage limitations and requires careful formulation to prevent irritation. The CIR Panel also acknowledged existing data gaps concerning the ingredient's precise usage and concentration. Potassium Tallowate is also recognized by the FDA as an indirect food additive. No SCCS status information was available.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Potassium Tallowate is a functional ingredient for cleansing and emulsification, but its overall safety rating is limited by existing data gaps, particularly regarding potential irritation and optimal usage concentrations, necessitating careful formulation.

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