Tallow alcohol (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Alcohols, tallow; CAS number: 99561-04-3

Definition
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Tallow alcohol refers to tallow alcohols (mainly of animal origin - beef tallow) which are used in cosmetic formulations.
Tallow alcohols act as emollients (making the skin smooth and supple), emulsifiers (surface-active substances used as additives in cosmetic products to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion), substances with cleansing effects and as refatting substances.

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Emollient; Emulsifiers;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020