Tallowamidopropyl Dimethylamine

AKA: Tallow Amidopropyl Dimethylamine

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

Amides, tallow, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]

CAS #

68425-50-3

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.

Reduces Static

Cleansing Surfactant

Lifts away dirt and oil

Reduces flyaways

Traditional Use

A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound derived from tallow, developed as a conditioning agent for hair care products, offering improved softness and manageability benefits.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR