PEG-22 Tallow Amine
AKA “Tallow Amine PEG-22
Hair Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Peg-22 tallow amine
AKA: Tallow Amine PEG-22
Hair Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (22 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Antioxidant
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century from animal tallow and polyethylene glycol. Designed as a modern alternative to traditional soap-based emulsifiers for improved product stability.
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