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PEG-10 TALLOW AMINOPROPYLAMINE.

Avoid CAS 61790-85-0 / SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-10 Tallow Aminopropylamine functions primarily as a versatile surfactant and emulsifying agent, facilitating stable emulsion formation. It also offers humectant benefits by retaining skin moisture and can moderate the irritation potential of certain anionic surfactants.

Summary

Emulsifying Surfactant Antistatic Solubilizer Humectant Consistency Enhancer Binding Agent Softening Agent Fixative

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by reducing surface tension, acting as an effective surfactant and emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water or water-in-oil formulations. Its polyethylene glycol (PEG) component provides solubilizing capabilities for various cosmetic materials, including actives and fragrances. Additionally, the PEG moiety contributes to its humectant properties, drawing and retaining moisture in the skin through hydrogen bonding, thus supporting skin hydration. It also exhibits antistatic properties and can mitigate the harshness of anionic cleansing agents on the skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 6 – 10
0 7 14

Stability

Micelle formation for related ethoxylated tallow amines remains stable in neutral to alkaline pH ranges (6-10), but is pH-dependent below pH 5. As an ethoxylated amine, it is largely non-ionic yet may exhibit subtle pH-dependent interactions. These compounds generally demonstrate resistance to most chemicals at typical concentrations and are unaffected by water hardness.

Conflicts

  • anionic products (compatibility should be checked on a case-by-case basis)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

PEG-10 Tallow Aminopropylamine (CAS 61790-85-0) has not been assessed for safety in cosmetics by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel or peer-reviewed literature, according to EWG. While related PEGs cocamine and PEGs tallow amine have been reviewed, this specific ingredient has a distinct CAS number. A significant safety concern for PEG derivatives includes potential contamination with toxic impurities such as Ethylene Oxide and 1,4-Dioxane. A related compound, PEG-10 Hydrogenated tallow amine, is categorized as a 'Skin / Eye Irritant' in RTECS. However, safety studies involving a related PEG-15 cocamine showed no systemic toxic effects after 6 weeks of 10% dermal application in rats.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Given the explicit 'avoid' rating by INCIDecoder, the unreviewed safety status by the CIR Expert Panel for this specific CAS number, and the potential for toxic impurities like Ethylene Oxide and 1,4-Dioxane, this ingredient is not aligned with Moumoujus's precision skincare standards.

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