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Emulsifier

TALLOWETH-5

CAS 61791-28-4 (generic)
67

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-5 ethoxylated tallow alcohol that acts as an emulsifier. Slightly more water-loving than talloweth-4 but the same trade-offs apply: animal origin and ethoxylation purity.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Emulsification
  • Skin conditioning
  • Mild surfactant

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived
  • Trace dioxane risk
  • Mild occlusion at low EO

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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