PEG-2 Tallow Amine
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 2 tallow amine
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Peg-2 tallow amine
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 tallow amine
Ingredient · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Reduces Static
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Flyaways
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by ethoxylating tallow (beef fat) amines in the 20th century. Engineered to improve stability and texture in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR