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Surfactant

PEG-20 TALLOWATE

CAS 68153-64-0
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A high-ethoxylated tallow-fatty-acid surfactant for cleansing and emulsifying. Functional but inherits PEG-purity caveats and animal-origin sourcing considerations — low yellow.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing surfactant
  • Strong emulsifier
  • Animal-fat-derived

Known concerns

  • High PEG degree elevates dioxane/EO concern
  • Tallow-derived (animal origin)
  • BSE/TSE traceability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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