PEG-8 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
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
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic derivative of animal-derived tallow. Created to serve as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in cosmetic products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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