MEA-Tallowate

MEA-Tallowate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Monoethanolamine Tallowate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from tallow (animal fat) or plant oils, then reacted with monoethanolamine. Synthesized through amidation of fatty acids with monoethanolamine to form the tallowate ester-amine compound.
MEA-Tallowate is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
61789-97-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR