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TALLOWETH-7.

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

TALLOWETH-7 is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol, specifically a PEG-ether sourced from beef tallow. Its primary function in formulations is to act as a surfactant and emulsifying agent.

Summary

emulsifying surfactant cleansing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by significantly lowering the surface tension of liquids. This property facilitates the stable dispersion of typically immiscible phases, such as oil and water, thereby forming and stabilizing emulsions in skincare formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Given its ethoxylated structure with 7 ethylene oxide units, TALLOWETH-7 is expected to be water-soluble or dispersible. While no specific optimal pH range for its stability is documented, analogous ingredients like Laureth-7 show stability within a pH range of 6.0-7.0.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

TALLOWETH-7 currently lacks a specific safety assessment from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel. While related substances like Tallow and Tallow Glyceride have been reviewed by CIR, and Tallow in certain food packaging is classified as GRAS by the FDA, a direct safety profile for TALLOWETH-7 in cosmetics is not established. Manufacturers bear the responsibility for ensuring the safety of cosmetic products containing this ingredient.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

The current available data on TALLOWETH-7 is insufficient to definitively assess its full safety and specific skin compatibility for precision skincare applications.

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