PEG-20 Tallow Amine
AKA “Tallow Amine PEG-20
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Peg-20 tallow amine
AKA: Tallow Amine PEG-20
Ingredient · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Tallow amines, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Reduces flyaways
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant developed for the cosmetics industry in the mid-20th century. Derived from animal fat-based tallow and PEG, it was created as an alternative to traditional soap-based emulsifiers.
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