PEG-22 Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tallow Amine PEG-22
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (22 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Antioxidant
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century from animal tallow and polyethylene glycol. Designed as a modern alternative to traditional soap-based emulsifiers for improved product stability.
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