PEG-2 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine

INCI: PEG-2 HYDROGENATED TALLOW AMINE

CAS Number
61791-26-2 (generic)
Function
Antistatic agent; surfactant – emulsifying agent; surfactant – foam booster
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: PEGs Cocamine & Related — safe in present practices of use (2018)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived (tallow) — BSE/TSE compliance required; nitrosamine formation risk from secondary amine content; may contain trans-fatty acid moieties from partial hydrogenation; max nitrosamine spec: 50 ppb

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-2 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived (tallow) — BSE/TSE compliance required; nitrosamine formation risk from secondary amine content; may contain trans-fatty acid moieties from partial hydrogenation; max nitrosamine spec: 50 ppb The EU classifies PEG-2 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PEG-2 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine allowed in the EU?

PEG-2 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-2 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine do in cosmetics?

PEG-2 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine functions as: Antistatic agent; surfactant – emulsifying agent; surfactant – foam booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-26-2 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-2 Hydrogenated Tallow Amine?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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