Ammonium Tallate
AKA “Ammonium salt of tall oil fatty acids
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ammonium tallate
AKA: Ammonium salt of tall oil fatty acids
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-derived cleanser that removes dirt and oil while helping to blend ingredients evenly throughout the formula for smooth texture.
CAS #
68132-50-3
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of tall oil developed in the 20th century. Used as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics with no traditional or historical significance.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Amended Safety Assessment of Tall Oil Acid, Sodium Tallate, Potassium Tallate and Ammonium Tallate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Ammonium Tallate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Amended safety assessment of tall oil acid, sodium tallate, potassium tallate, and ammonium tallate.
Robinson V, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Amended safety assessment of tall oil acid, sodium tallate, potassium tallate, and ammonium tallate.
Robinson V, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Amended safety assessment of tall oil acid, sodium tallate, potassium tallate, and ammonium tallate.
Robinson V, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Amended safety assessment of tall oil acid, sodium tallate, potassium tallate, and ammonium tallate.
Robinson V, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR