Hydrogenated Tallow Betaine

Hydrogenated Tallow Betaine 1
Hydrogenated Tallow Betaine 2
AKA: Hydrogenated Beef Fat Betaine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Methanaminium, N-methyl-N-carboxymethyl-N-(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)-
CAS #
8030-12-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Tallow (rendered animal fat) has been used for centuries in traditional soap and cosmetic making. Hydrogenated tallow betaine is a modern surfactant derivative developed in the 20th century as a gentler alternative to harsher cleansing agents.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR