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PEG-15 HYDROGENATED TALLOW AMINE.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-15 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine is a versatile ingredient derived from ethoxylated hydrogenated tallow, functioning as both a surfactant and emulsifying agent. Its unique bifunctional nature allows it to stabilize complex formulations by effectively blending oil and water phases, while also aiding in skin cleansing.

Summary

Cleansing Agent Emulsifying Agent Surfactant Foam Booster Antistatic Agent Thickening Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates as a surfactant by reducing the surface tension between immiscible substances, such as oil and water, facilitating their uniform dispersion. Its structure, being both hydrophilic and lipophilic, enables it to create stable emulsions essential for creams and lotions. Furthermore, it aids in cleansing by helping to lift and remove impurities from the skin, acts as a foam booster, and can provide antistatic properties or thicken cosmetic formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Chemically stable under standard ambient conditions. Should it become turbid, thicken, or freeze due to cold exposure, its properties can be reversibly restored by slow thawing at room temperature followed by brief stirring. Related ethoxylated tallow amines demonstrate stability and efficacy across both acidic and alkaline formulations, along with resistance to hard water.

Conflicts

  • Compatibility with anionic surface-active substances requires individual assessment.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that PEG-15 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine is safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations, specifically when formulated to be non-irritating. While no precise maximum concentration for cosmetic use was defined by CIR, a 6-week dermal application study on rats using 10% PEG-15 cocamine (a related ingredient) observed no systemic toxic effects. It's important to differentiate its cosmetic use from household cleaner contexts where it's noted to cause serious eye damage; CIR's safety conclusion is specific to non-irritating cosmetic formulations.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG-15 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine is a valuable functional ingredient for stabilizing emulsions and enhancing cleansing in a wide array of cosmetic formulations, provided it is meticulously formulated to be non-irritating as advised by the CIR Expert Panel.

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