Is PEG-20 Tallow Amine safe in cosmetics?
PEG-20 Tallow Amine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-20 Tallow Amine
Also known as: Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated, Ethoxylated tallow alkyl amines, Ethoxylated tallow amines, Chemeen T series, Ethomeen T (+14 more)
INCI: PEG-20 TALLOW AMINE
PEG-20 Tallow Amine (CAS 61791-26-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent; Surfactant—Emulsifying agent; Surfactant—Solubilizing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic agent; Surfactant—Emulsifying agent; Surfactant—Solubilizing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used — reviewed under PEGs Cocamine & Related Ingredients (2018)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-20 Tallow Amine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Corrosion inhibitor
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surface modifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-20 Tallow Amine.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
peg-ingredient
Known Synonyms
Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated
Ethoxylated tallow alkyl amines
Ethoxylated tallow amines
Chemeen T series
Ethomeen T
Frigate
Frigate LO-dose
Katapol T-5
Katapol 25CWS
Katapol PN-430
Katapol PN-730
Katapol PN-810
Noramox S
Polyoxyethylated (5) tallowamine
Polyoxyethylene(2) tallowamine
Primary tallow amine ethylene oxide adduct
Tallow amine, ethoxylated
Trymeen TAM series
Tallow alkyl amines ethoxylated
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
fracking; water
Europe; Vehicle - car interior
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-20 Tallow Amine allowed in the EU?
PEG-20 Tallow Amine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-20 Tallow Amine do in cosmetics?
PEG-20 Tallow Amine functions as: Antistatic agent; Surfactant—Emulsifying agent; Surfactant—Solubilizing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-26-2.
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