PEG-5 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogenated Tallow Amine, PEG-5 Hydrogenated Beef Fat Amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century combining animal-derived tallow with polyethylene glycol. Created to provide conditioning and emulsifying properties in modern cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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