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Surfactant

PEG-22 TALLOW AMINE

CAS 61791-26-2 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An ethoxylated tallow amine — primarily an industrial surfactant flagged for aquatic toxicity and nitrosamine concerns. Cosmetic use is uncommon and not recommended for sensitive applications.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Used industrially
  • Effective oil dispersant

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated tallow amine — REACH-flagged for aquatic toxicity
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide concerns
  • Tallow amines have nitrosamine-formation potential
  • Mostly an industrial herbicide adjuvant — limited cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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