PEG-80 Glyceryl Tallowate

INCI: PEG-80 GLYCERYL TALLOWATE

CAS Number
68553-11-7
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying, cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed under PEGylated Alkyl Glycerides — safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE risk from animal-derived tallow; 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals present; many retailers and brands avoid tallow-derived ingredients; not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-80 Glyceryl Tallowate safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE risk from animal-derived tallow; 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals present; many retailers and brands avoid tallow-derived ingredients; not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification The EU classifies PEG-80 Glyceryl Tallowate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PEG-80 Glyceryl Tallowate allowed in the EU?

PEG-80 Glyceryl Tallowate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-80 Glyceryl Tallowate do in cosmetics?

PEG-80 Glyceryl Tallowate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68553-11-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-80 Glyceryl Tallowate?

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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