PEG-50 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogenated Tallow Amine, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Beef Fat Amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (50 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-to-late 20th century from hydrogenated tallow and polyethylene glycol. Created to serve as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in modern cosmetic and industrial applications.
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