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PEG-20 TALLOW AMMONIUM ETHOSULFATE

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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 PEG-20 ethoxylated tallow-derived quaternary ammonium surfactant, carrying standard concerns about ethoxylation byproducts.

PEG-20 Tallow Ammonium Ethosulfate is a tallow alkyl chain-derived quaternary ammonium compound ethoxylated with 20 moles of ethylene oxide on average. Tallow is derived from animal fat (typically beef). The high degree of ethoxylation (20 EO) raises concerns about residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Tallow-derived ingredients also raise ethical and religious considerations for some consumers. The ingredient is not specifically restricted under EU cosmetics regulation but requires standard safety assessment.

Skin benefits

  • antistatic conditioning
  • emollient properties from tallow chain

Known concerns

  • higher risk of 1,4-dioxane/ethylene oxide contamination (20 EO)
  • animal-derived ingredient
  • potential sensitization

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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