PEG-8 Ditallate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Ditallate, PEG-8 Ditallowic Acid Ester
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Fatty acids, tall-oil, diester with polyethylene glycol (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-01-3
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic polyethylene glycol derivative created in the mid-20th century cosmetics industry. Developed to serve as an emulsifier and solubilizer in complex cosmetic formulations.
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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