Dimethyl Tallowamine

Dimethyl Tallowamine molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: N-Dimethyl Tallowamine, DMTA
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Amines, dimethyltallow alkyl
CAS #
68814-69-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound derived from tallow (animal fat). Developed in the mid-20th century as a conditioning and anti-static agent for hair and skin products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR