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Hydrogenated Tallow

  • Esters
  • CAS 61790-59-8
  • IUPAC: Glycerides, tallow, hydrogenated

Hydrogenated Tallow (CAS 61790-59-8) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Not GHS-classified at mixture concentrations used in leather care products. Saturated fatty acid blend; no irritation, sensitization, or systemic toxicity at consumer use levels. Animal-derived; not suitable for vegan formulations.

Hydrogenated tallow (CAS 61790-59-8) is a saturated fat glyceride produced by the hydrogenation of tallow (beef or mutton fat). Hydrogenation converts unsaturated fatty acid chains to saturated form, improving oxidative stability compared to unmodified tallow. In leather care formulas, it functions as a conditioning and lubricating active — it deposits on leather fibers to soften and provide a degree of water resistance. The ingredient is not GHS-classified as hazardous at the concentrations used in consumer leather care products and is readily biodegradable in the environment. It is an animal-derived ingredient and therefore not suitable for vegan or vegetarian product formulations.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
4/5
Purpose: Animal-derived saturated fatty acid blend used as a conditioning and lubricating active in leather care formulas

Common questions about Hydrogenated Tallow

What is Hydrogenated Tallow used for in car care?
Animal-derived saturated fatty acid blend used as a conditioning and lubricating active in leather care formulas
Is Hydrogenated Tallow a VOC?
No. Hydrogenated Tallow is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Hydrogenated Tallow on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Hydrogenated Tallow is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Hydrogenated Tallow biodegradable?
Yes. Hydrogenated Tallow has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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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.