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Tallow Alkyl Amines, Ethoxylated

  • Cationic surfactants
  • CAS 61791-26-2
  • IUPAC: Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated

Tallow Alkyl Amines, Ethoxylated (CAS 61791-26-2) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

GHS-classified as H302 (harmful if swallowed), H318 (serious eye damage Cat 1), and H315 (skin irritation Cat 2) at ingredient level. Corrosive to eyes — serious damage classification requires eye protection when handling products containing this ingredient above threshold concentrations.

Tallow alkyl amines, ethoxylated (CAS 61791-26-2) are cationic surfactants derived from tallow (animal fat) fatty acids reacted with ethylene oxide. They function as emulsifiers and wetting agents in acid-based cleaning formulas, including mineral deposit removers and hard-surface cleaners.

At ingredient level, the compound carries serious eye damage classification (H318 Cat 1), which can propagate to the mixture-level SDS when present above classification thresholds.

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 used in acid-based mineral deposit removers and industrial cleaners

Common questions about Tallow Alkyl Amines, Ethoxylated

What is Tallow Alkyl Amines, Ethoxylated used for in car care?
Cationic surfactant and emulsifier used in acid-based mineral deposit removers and industrial cleaners
Is Tallow Alkyl Amines, Ethoxylated a VOC?
No. Tallow Alkyl Amines, Ethoxylated is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Tallow Alkyl Amines, Ethoxylated on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Tallow Alkyl Amines, 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.