Glycol Ditallowate
AKA “Glycol Ester, Tallow Glycol Ester
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Glycol ditallowate
AKA: Glycol Ester, Tallow Glycol Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Fatty acids, tallow, 1,2-ethanediyl diester
Form
Powder
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Functions
Opacifying
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester derived from tallow (animal fat) combined with glycol. Developed as a conditioning and emulsifying agent in cosmetics, particularly in hair care products requiring robust texture.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Propylene Glycol Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Almond Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Avocado Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Soybean Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
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VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
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VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR