PEG-12 Ditallate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 12 Ditallate, Emollient
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from polyethylene glycol (PEG) and tall oil fatty acids through synthetic chemical synthesis. Produced by esterifying tall oil with polyethylene glycol chains via acid-catalyzed condensation reactions.
Fatty acids, tall-oil, diester with polyethylene glycol (12 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-01-3
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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