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SODIUM TALLOWATE
INCI: Sodium Tallowate
What is Sodium Tallowate?
Sodium tallowate is formed by reacting fatty acids present in tallow with an alkali like sodium hydroxide. Tallow is fat obtained from the fatty tissues of animals like sheep and cattle. It consists of fatty acids like oleic acid, stearic acid, and linoleic acid. It reacts with an alkali like sodium hydroxide to form sodium tallowate. It is mainly used as an ingredient in personal care products.
Use & Benefits:
- Surfactant: Sodium tallowate functions as a surfactant, lowering the surface tension between two components of the product, such as two liquids or a liquid and a solid. Cleansing
- Agent: It contains a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic end, attracting dirt, oil, and other impurities accumulated on the skin, which can then be washed off easily with water. Foam-
- Forming: As a foam-forming agent, it is used in shampoos, soaps, cleansers, and other personal care products.
- Viscosity Increasing: As a viscosity-increasing agent, it enhances the thickness of the solution, making it less runny and easier to spread. Skin and
- Hair Care: It helps keep skin and hair clean, preventing infections like acne and dandruff.
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