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PEG-15 HYDROGENATED TALLOWMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 68187-69-9
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A PEGylated cationic surfactant used in hair conditioning products, derived from tallow and carries typical concerns of ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compounds.

PEG-15 Hydrogenated Tallowammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with an average of 15 moles of ethylene oxide. It is a cationic surfactant providing antistatic and conditioning benefits. Concerns include potential contamination with ethylene oxide (a known carcinogen) during the ethoxylation process and the presence of 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct. Not classified under EU Annex II but warrants caution due to sensitization potential.

Skin benefits

  • antistatic properties
  • hair conditioning
  • provides slip in formulations

Known concerns

  • potential ethylene oxide contamination (carcinogenic byproduct)
  • sensitization risk from quaternary ammonium compounds
  • 1,4-dioxane impurity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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