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Emulsifier

TALLOWETH-4

CAS 61791-28-4 (generic)
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEGylated fatty alcohol from animal tallow used as an emulsifier. Generally well-tolerated, though the low-EO version is more lipophilic and dioxane purity from ethoxylation is the usual quality concern.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Oil-water emulsification
  • Skin conditioning
  • Mild surfactant action

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (tallow)
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Mildly occlusive

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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