murphyHydrogenated Talloweth-25
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrogenated Tallow Ethoxylate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from tallow (rendered animal fat), a byproduct of meat processing, then chemically modified. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation followed by ethoxylation with ethylene oxide to create a surfactant.
Alcohols, tallow, hydrogenated, ethoxylated (25 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
-
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Mixes Oil & Water
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