Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine
AKA “N-Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine, DMHTA
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Dimethyl hydrogenated tallowamine
AKA: N-Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine, DMHTA
Surfactant · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Amines, (hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl
CAS #
61788-95-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Reduces Static
Stabilizes Emulsion
Conditions Hair
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Locks In Moisture
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent derived from hydrogenated tallow (beef fat), developed for use in hair and personal care products to provide anti-static and emollient properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR