TEA-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate
AKA “TEA Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate, Triethanolamine Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tea-hydrogenated tallowoyl glutamate
AKA: TEA Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate, Triethanolamine Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Glutamic acid, N-(hydrogenated tallow acyl) derivs., compounds with triethanolamine
CAS #
210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant combining hydrogenated tallow fatty acids with glutamic acid developed for cosmetic science. Designed as a conditioning surfactant with amino acid benefits for hair and skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR