PEG-5 Tallow Amide

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Tallow Amide, PEG-5 Beef Fat Amide

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Amides, tallow, N-hydropoly(2-oxyethyl)- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

68155-24-8, 8051-61-4

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 conditioning and emulsifying agent developed in the mid-20th century from animal-derived tallow and polyethylene glycol for contemporary cosmetic formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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