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Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine

Korean: 다이하이드로제네이티드탈로우메틸아민 · Functions: hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/62

Maximum: (a) 2.5%

Conditions: Product type: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Also listed as

DIHYDROGENATED TALLOW METHYLAMINE 다이하이드로제네이티드탈로우메틸아민

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 2.5%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 다이하이드로제네이티드탈로우메틸아민.