PEG-7 Tallow Amine

INCI: PEG-7 TALLOW AMINE

CAS Number
61791-26-2 (tallowamine, ethoxylated)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; antistatic agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not CIR-reviewed; limited cosmetic use; primarily industrial (glyphosate adjuvant)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Restricted in EU due to nitrosamine formation risk (carcinogenic), animal-derived BSE/TSE prion risk, high irritation and sensitization potential, environmental toxicity to aquatic organisms, and minimal modern cosmetic use data.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-7 Tallow Amine safe in cosmetics?

Restricted in EU due to nitrosamine formation risk (carcinogenic), animal-derived BSE/TSE prion risk, high irritation and sensitization potential, environmental toxicity to aquatic organisms, and minimal modern cosmetic use data. The EU classifies PEG-7 Tallow Amine as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is PEG-7 Tallow Amine allowed in the EU?

PEG-7 Tallow Amine EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-7 Tallow Amine do in cosmetics?

PEG-7 Tallow Amine functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-26-2 (tallowamine, ethoxylated).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-7 Tallow Amine?

not established 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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