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Emulsifier

TIPA-STEARATE

CAS 10042-67-8
52

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A triisopropanolamine soap of stearic acid used as a mild surfactant and emulsifier. Belongs to the alkanolamine family covered by EU Annex III/62 — formulators must avoid nitrosating co-ingredients to prevent nitrosamine formation.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifying surfactant for cleansing systems
  • Helps neutralise fatty acids into stable soaps
  • Imparts creamy texture in formulations

Known concerns

  • Triisopropanolamine salt — falls under EU Annex III/62 family restrictions on alkanolamines
  • Risk of N-nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Limited dermal toxicity data versus better-studied TEA-stearate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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