Glycol Ditallowate

Glycol Ditallowate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glycol Ester, Tallow Glycol Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from tallow (rendered animal fat) and ethylene glycol, both petroleum or animal-sourced materials. Synthesized through esterification of tallow fatty acids with ethylene glycol under catalytic conditions.
Fatty acids, tallow, 1,2-ethanediyl diester
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Opacifying
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR