Common Name(s): Peg-5 tallow amide,peg-5 tallow fatty acid amide ester,polyethylene glycol-5 tallow fatty acid amide ester
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Helps oil and water blend together in creams and lotions while conditioning and moisturizing skin.
Why It's Used: Selected for hlb ~6โ8 o/w emulsification and skin conditioning; the tallow fatty acid amide chain provides natural affinity with skin lipids.
How It Works: 5 eo units give hlb ~6โ8; tallow fatty acid amide tail provides oil-phase anchoring and skin conditioning; nonionic character enables broad ph compatibility and electrolyte tolerance.
Typically Found In: O/w emulsions,creams,lotions,skin conditioning products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emulsifier
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,surfactant,moisturizing
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No - animal-derived
Halal Status: Conditional - halal slaughter certificate required (species declaration and slaughter method)
Source Notes: Tallow from beef; eo from petrochemical. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: name declares rendered fat or animal tissue; halal status depends on species and slaughter, neither of which is in the record. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated. peg-based; trace 1,4-dioxane concern for certified organic use.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Emollients,humectants,fatty alcohols,other peg emulsifiers
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Peg-5 esters of tallow fatty acid amide provide hlb ~6โ8, appropriate for o/w emulsification and/or solubilization depending on oil phase. tallow fatty acid amide peg-5; hlb ~6-8; foam boosting.
Last Verified: 2026-03-27
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary,specialchem formulations