PEG-11 Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 11 Tallow Amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (11 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 conditioning agent developed from the polyethylene glycol reaction with tallow-derived amines in the mid-20th century. Created to improve the feel and conditioning properties of personal care products.
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