Tallowamide DEA
AKA “Tallow Amide DEA, DEA-Tallow Amine
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tallowamide dea
AKA: Tallow Amide DEA, DEA-Tallow Amine
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
CAS #
68140-08-9
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Functions
Antistatic
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Traditional Use
This is a synthetic derivative combining tallow with diethanolamine, developed in the mid-to-late 20th century as a cosmetic conditioning and thickening agent to improve the feel and stability of personal care formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR