murphyTallowtrimonium Chloride
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tallow Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Quaternary Ammonium Salt
Synthetic
Preservative
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from tallow (beef or sheep fat) or vegetable oils as the primary starting material. Synthesized through quaternization of tallow amines with trimethylamine and chlorine compounds.
Quaternary ammonium compounds, trimethyltallow alkyl, chlorides
CAS #
8030-78-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Preserves Formula
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Prevents microbial growth
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR