PEG-2 Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 tallow amine
Synthetic
Not Clean
Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Reduces Static
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Flyaways
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by ethoxylating tallow (beef fat) amines in the 20th century. Engineered to improve stability and texture in cosmetic formulations.
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