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Emulsifier

PEG-4 TALLATE

CAS 61791-00-2
64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-4 ester of tall oil fatty acids — low-EO, oil-loving emulsifier for water-in-oil emulsions. Standard PEG dioxane purity caveat; otherwise behaves like its sibling PEG-tallates at use levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Lipophilic emulsifier for W/O systems
  • Useful in oil-rich texture systems
  • Helps stabilise complex emulsions

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation
  • Lipophilic — closer skin contact
  • Tall oil rosin acid traces

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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