Hydrogenated Talloweth-12

Hydrogenated Talloweth-12 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrogenated Tallow Polyethylene Glycol Ether
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Alcohols, tallow, hydrogenated, ethoxylated (12 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9002-92-0; 68439-50-9; 5274-68-0; 9004-95-9; 9005-00-9; 4536-30-5; 3055-93-4; 3055-94-5; 3055-95-6
Functions
Light Stabilizer
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
Tallow (rendered animal fat) has been used for centuries in soap and candle production. Hydrogenated talloweth compounds were developed in the 20th century as emulsifiers and conditioning agents in cosmetics, replacing some natural oil-based emulsifiers with more stable, shelf-stable alternatives.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR