Synonym(s)
Alcohols, tallow; CAS number: 99561-04-3
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
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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