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PEG-5 Tallow Amide
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol Tallow Amide, PEG-5 Beef Fat Amide”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-5 tallow amide
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Tallow Amide, PEG-5 Beef Fat Amide
Synthetic · Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Cleansing | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together so the product feels smooth and creamy on skin without separating.
CAS #
68155-24-8, 8051-61-4
Plant-Derived
Animal-Derived
Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Cleansing | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
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
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR