murphyTallowamide MEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tallow Amide MEA, MEA-Tallow Amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from tallow (rendered animal fat) or palm oil as the base fatty material. Synthesized through amidation of the fatty acid with monoethanolamine (MEA).
Amides, tallow, N-(hydroxyethyl)
CAS #
90640-29-2
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not for products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR