PEG-7 Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 7 Tallow Amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Reduces flyaways
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of tallow (rendered beef fat) combined with polyethylene glycol, developed mid-20th century. Created as an emulsifier and conditioning agent for cosmetics, replacing direct use of animal fats.
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