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PEG-10 HYDROGENATED TALLOW AMINE

CAS 61791-26-2
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A hydrogenated tallow amine with modest ethoxylation. Functional cationic surfactant with the standard amine-class concerns.

PEG-10 hydrogenated tallow amine (CAS 61791-26-2, hydrogenated grade) is a saturated polyethoxylated fatty amine with 10 EO units. Hydrogenation improves oxidative stability compared to unsaturated variants. It functions as cationic surfactant and emulsifier. CIR has reviewed the PEG-alkyl amine family as safe for rinse-off with impurity controls. Shorter PEG chain means somewhat less water solubility and higher inherent skin-irritation potential than PEG-40 variants. Nitrosamine-formation and 1,4-dioxane residual concerns apply. Score in Moderate/orange — functional but caveated.

Skin benefits

  • Cationic hair and skin conditioning
  • Emulsion stability
  • Stable oxidation from hydrogenation

Known concerns

  • Amine-class nitrosamine formation
  • 1,4-Dioxane residuals
  • Moderate irritation at low PEG
  • Tallow origin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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