Is PEG-15 TALLATE safe in cosmetics?
PEG-15 TALLATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
PEG-15 TALLATE
Also known as: Ethoxylated tall oil fatty acid, Ethoxylated tall oil fatty acids, Fatty acids, tall oil, monoesters with polyethylene glycol, Polyethylene glycol, monoester with tall oil acids, Polyethylene glycol, monotallate (+12 more)
PEG-15 TALLATE (CAS 61791-00-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - Emulsifying. Reported NOAEL =1000 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
500-150-1
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for PEG-15 TALLATE. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-15 TALLATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
surfactant
needs-enrichment
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to PEG-15 TALLATE by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
Ethoxylated tall oil fatty acid
Ethoxylated tall oil fatty acids
Fatty acids, tall oil, monoesters with polyethylene glycol
Polyethylene glycol, monoester with tall oil acids
Polyethylene glycol, monotallate
Polyethylene glycol, tall oil ester
Polyethylene glycol, tall oil fatty acid polymer
Polyethylene glycol tallate
Tall oil acids, ethoxylated
Tall oil fatty acid, esters, ethoxylated
Tall oil fatty acid ethoxylate
Tall oil fatty acid, ethoxylated
Tall oil fatty acid, polyethylene glycol ester
Tall oil fatty acids, ethoxylated
Tall oil fatty acids, polyethylene glycol ester
Tall oil monoester of polyethylene glycol
Polyethylene glycol monotallate
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-15 TALLATE allowed in the EU?
PEG-15 TALLATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-15 TALLATE do in cosmetics?
PEG-15 TALLATE functions as: Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-00-2.
What is the NOAEL for PEG-15 TALLATE?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for PEG-15 TALLATE is =1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a developmental study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is PEG-15 TALLATE used outside cosmetics?
PEG-15 TALLATE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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