Tallowamidopropyl Dimethylamine
AKA “Tallow Amidopropyl Dimethylamine
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tallowamidopropyl dimethylamine
AKA: Tallow Amidopropyl Dimethylamine
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Amides, tallow, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]
CAS #
68425-50-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Reduces Static
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound derived from tallow, developed as a conditioning agent for hair care products, offering improved softness and manageability benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR