PEG-2 Tallowamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 tallowamide diethanolamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, tallow-alkyl, N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl), ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century from tallow derivatives and polyethylene glycol. Designed to create stable emulsions and improve foaming properties in cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR