murphyPEG-2 Tallowamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 tallowamide diethanolamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from tallow (animal fat) and diethanolamine, combined with polyethylene glycol units. Synthesized through ethoxylation of tallow-alkyl diethanolamine with approximately two moles of ethylene oxide.
Amides, tallow-alkyl, N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl), ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR