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TALLOWETH-18.

Insufficient Data CAS 61791-28-4 (generic) / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

TALLOWETH-18 is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) ether derived from fatty alcohols found in beef tallow. Its primary function is to act as a surfactant, enabling the stable dispersion of oil and water in a formulation, and it also serves as a cleansing agent.

Summary

Emulsifying Agent Cleansing Agent Surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as a surfactant by reducing the surface tension between immiscible phases, allowing them to form fine, stable mixtures known as emulsions. This characteristic also enables it to effectively cleanse skin, hair, or teeth by facilitating the removal of surface impurities.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

There is no available data concerning the phenomenon of 'dusting' or specific thresholds for this ingredient.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

TALLOWETH-18 has not undergone specific safety assessments by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel or the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). References to similar numerical identifiers in SCCS reports pertain to different substances. In the United States, cosmetic ingredients typically do not require pre-market approval from the FDA.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Given the absence of specific safety assessments by major regulatory bodies and a lack of clinical efficacy studies, there is insufficient data to thoroughly evaluate TALLOWETH-18 for use in precision skincare.

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