Traditional soap made by saponification of bovine tallow (rendered beef fat). NOT vegan or vegetarian. EU requires sourcing from non-BSE/TSE-affected bovine tissue - EU Regulation EC 1223/2009 Annex III covers animal tissue restrictions; tallow from specified risk material (SRM) tissue is banned. Consumers following halal, kosher, vegan, or vegetarian practices should avoid. Good cleansing efficacy but can leave residue in hard water. Being displaced by plant-derived alternatives.
Function & Common Use
Surfactant / Cleansing Agent / Soap
Surfactants
Traditional bar soaps, laundry bars, household soaps
Natural/Synthetic
Concentration Limits
None
None
None
None
Format restriction: None
Baby restriction: No
Pregnancy: No
IFRA: No
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Tallowate safe to use in skincare?
Sodium Tallowate has a Medium concern rating. Traditional soap made by saponification of bovine tallow (rendered beef fat). NOT vegan or vegetarian. EU requires sourcing from non-BSE/TSE-affected bovine tissue - EU Regulation EC 1223/2009 Annex III covers animal tissue restrictions; tallow from specified risk material (SRM) tissue is banned. Consumers following halal, kosher, vegan, or vegetarian practices should avoid. Good cleansing efficacy but can leave residue in hard water. Being displaced by plant-derived alternatives.
Is Sodium Tallowate allowed in India?
Sodium Tallowate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is None.
What is Sodium Tallowate used for in cosmetics?
Sodium Tallowate functions as: Surfactant / Cleansing Agent / Soap. It is commonly found in: Traditional bar soaps, laundry bars, household soaps.
Can Sodium Tallowate cause an allergic reaction?
Yes. Sodium Tallowate has an allergen flag (No). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.
Is Sodium Tallowate safe for babies?
Sodium Tallowate has baby/child restrictions: No. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.
Regulatory Status
EU Annex: None
Identifiers
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