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Expert Verdict
Animal origin with potential concerns including nitrosamine formation from amide nitrogen, 1,4-dioxane residuals, and ineligibility for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification; however, tallow derivatives are highly processed and do not pose BSE/TSE transmission risk per CIR review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-8 Tallow Amide safe in cosmetics?
Animal origin with potential concerns including nitrosamine formation from amide nitrogen, 1,4-dioxane residuals, and ineligibility for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification; however, tallow derivatives are highly processed and do not pose BSE/TSE transmission risk per CIR review. The EU classifies PEG-8 Tallow Amide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is PEG-8 Tallow Amide allowed in the EU?
PEG-8 Tallow Amide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-8 Tallow Amide do in cosmetics?
PEG-8 Tallow Amide functions as: Surfactant; emulsifier; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68155-42-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-8 Tallow Amide?
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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