Ethoxylated tallow alcohol emulsifier
HYDROGENATED TALLOWETH-25
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An ethoxylated fatty alcohol from hydrogenated beef tallow used to emulsify and thicken creams. It is mild on skin but animal-derived and dependent on supplier dioxane controls, so it is increasingly being replaced.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild emulsifier derived from hydrogenated tallow
- Provides creamy texture to lotions and creams
- Compatible with anionic surfactants
- Low irritation on intact skin
Known concerns
- Animal-derived (tallow) ingredient, not vegan
- Ethoxylated material may contain 1,4-dioxane traces
- BSE/TSE controls required for tallow sourcing
- Less favoured in modern clean and vegan formulations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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