PEG-16 TALLATE

INCI: PEG-16 TALLATE | Function: Surfactant, Emulsifier | Type: PEG Tallate

What Is PEG-16 TALLATE?

PEG-16 TALLATE 是一种PEG化妥尔油脂肪酸酯，由松木制浆副产品妥尔油与PEG-16酯化制得。作为非离子表面活性剂，在清洁和乳化配方中提供温和的去污力和乳化稳定性。HLB值随PEG链长增加而升高，短链偏油包水乳化，长链偏水包油。(PEG-16 TALLATE is a PEGylated tall oil fatty acid ester. As a non-ionic surfactant, it provides mild detergency and emulsion stability in cleansing and emulsifying formulations. HLB increases with PEG chain length.)

Key Skin Benefits

+ 植物来源乳化 — 妥尔油脂肪酸是松木衍生物 (Plant-derived emulsifier — tall oil fatty acid from pine)
+ 温和配方助剂 — 非离子型，刺激性低 (Mild formulation aid — non-ionic, low irritation)
+ 提升泡沫质量 — 在清洁体系中改善泡沫细腻度 (Improves foam quality — enhances foam creaminess in cleansing systems)

Pros

+ 植物来源 — 妥尔油是可再生资源 (Plant origin — tall oil is renewable)
+ 温和 — 适用于敏感肌配方 (Mild — suitable for sensitive skin formulas)
+ 可生物降解 (Biodegradable)

Cons

− 含PEG组分 — PEG化过程使用环氧乙烷 (Contains PEG — ethoxylation uses ethylene oxide)
− 可能含微量1,4-二噁烷杂质 (May contain trace 1,4-dioxane impurity)
− 非活性成分 (Non-active ingredient)

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Body, Hair
Product Type	Leave-On, Rinse-Off
Source	Plant
Natural Level	Natural-derived

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1/5 (low)
Comedogenic Rating	0-1/5
EWG Score	1-3/10

Regional Regulatory Limits

Region	Leave-on %	Rinse-off %	Status
EU (CosIng)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
US (CIR/FDA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
Japan (MHLW)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
ASEAN	No limit	No limit	Allowed
China (NMPA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Shampoo / Body Wash	1 - 8%
Facial Cleanser	1 - 5%
Cream/Lotion (co-emulsifier)	0.5 - 3%

References

CIR (2010) — Safety Assessment of PEGs as Used in Cosmetics. Conclusion: PEGs safe as used. PMID: 20629512
CosIng (2025) — European Commission Cosmetic Ingredient Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
EWG Skin Deep — PEG compound hazard database. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
SpecialChem — Cosmetic ingredient selector and formulator reference. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/

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