murphyPEG-20 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 hydrogenated tallow amine, PEG 20 hydrogenated tallow amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Origin-Derived
Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR