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PEG-2 TALLOWAMIDE DEA.

Valuable / EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-2 TALLOWAMIDE DEA is a multifunctional diethanolamide serving primarily as an emulsion stabilizer and surfactant, expertly blending immiscible oil and water phases into stable formulations. It also offers antistatic benefits, particularly advantageous for hair care applications.

Summary

Emulsion Stabilizing Surfactant / Emulsifying Antistatic Consistency Enhancer Solubilizer Humectant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as an emulsifier by reducing the interfacial tension between disparate oil and water components, facilitating their stable integration into a unified mixture due to its balanced lipophilic and hydrophilic structure. Furthermore, its antistatic properties help to neutralize static charges, effectively minimizing frizz and flyaways in hair products.

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

PEG-2 TALLOWAMIDE DEA acts as an effective emulsifier with an approximate HLB of 11 and can also enhance liquid viscosity. Critical formulation considerations include avoiding its use in environments where N-nitroso compounds might form due to safety concerns. While described as enhancing solubility in water-based systems, specific data indicates very low water solubility (9.0 x 10^-4 g/l at 23 °C) and good solubility in n-octanol (652-702 g/l at 20 °C).

Conflicts

  • Nitrosating agents (due to potential formation of N-nitroso compounds)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The CIR Expert Panel considers PEG-2 TALLOWAMIDE DEA safe for use, provided formulations are non-irritating and free Diethanolamine (DEA) levels remain within safe limits. It is critically important to prevent its use in cosmetic products where N-nitroso compounds could potentially form. The ingredient is also subject to approval and/or restriction by the SCCS under Annex III of the EC Cosmetics Regulation. PEGs are broadly recognized for their non-toxic, non-immunogenic, and water-soluble properties.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG-2 TALLOWAMIDE DEA is a valuable ingredient for stabilizing emulsions and enhancing consistency, but its application demands precise formulation to ensure non-irritancy and prevent the formation of N-nitroso compounds.

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