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HYDROGENATED TALLOWAMINE

Molecular structure

Definition

Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkyl

Cosmetic roles

Protects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZERMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGReduces staticANTISTATICSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted or banned
China · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : Under maximum secondary amine: 0.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : No use with nitrosating systems. Minimum 99% -Pureza. Maximum -Tenor of secondary amines in raw materials 0.5%. Maximum nitrosamine -Tenor: 50 ug / kg. -Envasar / Nitrite - free store in containers.

ASEAN

  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg • Keep in nitrite-free containers

European Union

  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
  • Other : - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Restriction III/61 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

HYDROGENATED TALLOWAMINEINCI하이드로제네이티드탈로우아민Korean label name (MFDS standard)Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkylSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
61788-45-2
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
262-976-6
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID3028053

What products actually use it for

What the 12 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Surfactant (surface active agent)2
  • Emulsifier2
  • Flotation agent1
  • Soil amendments1
  • Intermediate1
  • Anti-caking agent1
  • Anti-static agent1
  • Viscosity modifier1
2 other uses
  • Stabilizing agent1
  • Corrosion inhibitor1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 4 studies
  • Skin Irrit. 2
    Skin Irritation · Authoritative
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Eye Dam. 1
    Eye Irritation · Authoritative
  • Category 8.3A (Category 1)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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