Tallowamide MEA
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AKA: Tallow Amide MEA, MEA-Tallow Amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, tallow, N-(hydroxyethyl)
CAS #
90640-29-2
Functions
Antistatic
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from tallow (rendered beef fat) combined with monoethanolamine, developed in the mid-20th century as a conditioning and cleansing agent for shampoos and personal care products.
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