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N-Tallow Alkyltrimethylenediamines, Ethoxylated

  • Cationic surfactants
  • CAS 61790-85-0
  • IUPAC: Amines, N-tallow alkyltrimethylenedi-, ethoxylated

N-Tallow Alkyltrimethylenediamines, Ethoxylated (CAS 61790-85-0) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

GHS-classified H302 (harmful if swallowed), H318 (serious eye damage Cat 1), and H315 (skin irritation Cat 2) at ingredient level. Eye damage classification is the primary hazard of note.

N-Tallow alkyltrimethylenediamines, ethoxylated (CAS 61790-85-0) are diamine-based cationic surfactants derived from tallow fatty acid chains. They serve as emulsifiers and wetting agents in acid-based cleaning formulas and mineral deposit removers.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Cationic surfactant and emulsifier in acid-based cleaning formulas

Common questions about N-Tallow Alkyltrimethylenediamines, Ethoxylated

What is N-Tallow Alkyltrimethylenediamines, Ethoxylated used for in car care?
Cationic surfactant and emulsifier in acid-based cleaning formulas
Is N-Tallow Alkyltrimethylenediamines, Ethoxylated a VOC?
No. N-Tallow Alkyltrimethylenediamines, Ethoxylated is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is N-Tallow Alkyltrimethylenediamines, Ethoxylated on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. N-Tallow Alkyltrimethylenediamines, Ethoxylated is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.