murphyAmmonium Tallate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Ammonium salt of tall oil fatty acids
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from tall oil fatty acids, a byproduct of kraft paper pulping processes in softwood processing. Synthesized through ammonification of tall oil acids, converting the carboxylic acids into ammonium salts.
Fatty acids, tall-oil, ammonium salts
CAS #
68132-50-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR