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TALLOW AMINE.

Insufficient Data CAS 61790-33-8 / ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Tallow Amine acts as a non-ionic surfactant, primarily used in skincare to stabilize oil-and-water mixtures as an emulsifier and to enhance cleansing efficacy by reducing surface tension. It also provides antistatic benefits, particularly in hair care formulations.

Summary

Emulsifying agent Surfactant Cleansing agent Antistatic agent Solubilizer Wetting agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient, often in its polyethoxylated form (POEA), functions by significantly lowering the surface tension between disparate phases, thereby acting as a non-ionic surfactant. This action facilitates the formation of stable emulsions between oil and water, essential for the structural integrity of creams, lotions, and cleansing agents. Furthermore, its ability to reduce surface tension aids in effective cleansing of skin and hair, and it imparts antistatic properties by neutralizing electrostatic charges.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No specific data regarding dusting potential for this ingredient was provided.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 9 – 11
0 7 14

Stability

Tallow amine ethoxylates generally maintain stability under standard processing temperatures. However, their polyether chains can degrade upon prolonged exposure to strong acids, strong bases, or oxidizing agents. It is recommended to store and handle concentrated forms away from high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, and hot surfaces to preserve stability.

Conflicts

  • Anionic products (compatibility requires specific evaluation)
  • Strong acids
  • Strong bases
  • Oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel initially found data insufficient to support the safety of PEGs Tallow Amine. A subsequent 2015 tentative assessment concluded that 32 out of 47 related PEG-cocamine ingredients, including some PEGs tallow amine, are safe when formulated to be non-irritating, yet additional data for smaller PEGs cocamine ingredients were requested. The SCCS has subjected 'TALLOW AMINE' to a restriction under Annex III of the EC Cosmetics Regulation, although specific maximum concentrations are not explicitly provided in readily accessible opinions. A key safety concern for amines is the potential for nitrosamine formation; however, rigorous cosmetic formulation practices and regulatory oversight aim to prevent this. FDA permits tallow derivatives in cosmetics provided they meet specific purity standards, such as containing no more than 0.15% insoluble impurities, to mitigate bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risks.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While useful as a functional emulsifier and surfactant in formulations, Tallow Amine's safety profile is characterized by initial CIR findings of insufficient data and SCCS restrictions, necessitating careful formulation, adherence to purity standards, and consideration of potential irritancy.

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