Synonym(s)
CAS number: 91723-30-7
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"Tallow" refers to ingredients derived from animal tallow (bovine tallow), "glycerides" to the glycerol esters of tallow fatty acids derived from tallow (see under tallow).
Tallow glycerides are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into an emulsion).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer