Tallowalkonium chloride (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 23.02.2021

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Tallowalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound based on fatty acids from tallow (usually beef tallow). The mixture is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of products during application), antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, for example of hair) and as a preservative: substance used as a preservative in cosmetic preparations. Inhibits the growth of microorganisms (The general conditions for preservatives that may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation - 1223/2009 - Annex V).

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  1. The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) Manage risks - protect consumers: https://www.bvl.bund.de/DE/03_Verbraucherprodukte/03_AntragstellerUnternehmen/02_Kosmetik/04_Inhaltsstoffe/bgs_fuerAntragsteller_kosmetik_gesetzlicheRegelung_inhaltsstoffe_node.html

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Last updated on: 23.02.2021