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Ingredient Facts
Peg-50 tallow amide
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 50 Tallow Amide
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Amides, tallow, N-hydropoly(2-oxyethyl)- (50 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68155-24-8, 8051-63-6
Form
Liquid
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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 created from polyethylene glycol and animal tallow-derived amides. Developed in the 20th century as an emulsifier and conditioning agent for cosmetic formulations.