PEG-5 Tallow Amide
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol Tallow Amide, PEG-5 Beef Fat Amide
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-5 tallow amide
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Tallow Amide, PEG-5 Beef Fat Amide
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, tallow, N-hydropoly(2-oxyethyl)- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68155-24-8, 8051-61-4
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning and emulsifying agent developed in the mid-20th century from animal-derived tallow and polyethylene glycol for contemporary 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
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR