PEG-10 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG tallow amine, Surfactant, Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from beef tallow (historically used in soap-making) and combined with PEG in the mid-20th century. Created to produce a cationic conditioning agent for cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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