PEG-8 Tallow Amide
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEGylated Tallow Amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, tallow, N-hydropoly(2-oxyethyl)- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of animal-derived tallow created in the mid-20th century. Developed to serve as an emulsifier and conditioning ingredient in cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
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