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Surfactant

PEG-50 TALLOW AMIDE

CAS 68155-24-8 / 8051-63-6 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated tallow fatty acid amide used as a mild emulsifier. Generally tolerated, but the PEG-amide class can carry trace dioxane and nitrosamine impurities.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Emulsifies
  • Thickens
  • Mild cleansing

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane trace
  • Nitrosamine risk in amides
  • Animal origin
  • Variable purity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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