Isopropyl Tallowate
AKA “Isopropyl Tallowate, Tallow Oil Ester
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Isopropyl tallowate
AKA: Tallow Oil Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Fatty acids, tallow, iso-Pr esters
CAS #
92456-96-7
Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester created from tallow (rendered animal fat) as a cost-effective emollient. Tallow has been used in skincare and soap-making since ancient times, though largely replaced by plant-based alternatives.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR