PEG-25 Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tallow Amine Ethoxylate, Polyethylene Glycol Tallow Amine
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (25 mol EO average molar ratio); Polyethylene Glycol (25) Tallow Amine
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Locks In Moisture
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from tallow (rendered animal fat), which has been used historically in soap production. This modern PEG-modified version was developed for improved emulsifying and cleansing properties in contemporary cosmetics.
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