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Surfactant

PEG-5 HYDROGENATED TALLOW AMINE

CAS 61791-26-2 Updated
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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-modified fatty amine from animal tallow used as an emulsifier and antistatic agent. Carries the typical PEG-amine concerns: possible dioxane and nitrosamine traces.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic and emulsifier function
  • Aids dispersion of oils in water

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated amine — possible 1,4-dioxane and nitrosamine formation
  • Eye and skin irritation potential
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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