PEG-20 TALLOWATE

INCI: PEG-20 TALLOWATE | Function: Emulsifier, Surfactant | Type: PEG Tallowate

What Is PEG-20 TALLOWATE?

PEG-20 TALLOWATE 是一种PEG化牛脂脂肪酸酯（Tallow Fatty Acid PEG-20 Ester），由牛脂脂肪酸与PEG-20酯化制得。作为高HLB非离子表面活性剂和乳化剂，在清洁和乳化体系中提供优异的增溶和乳化能力。(PEG-20 TALLOWATE is a PEGylated tallow fatty acid ester. As a high-HLB non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier, it provides excellent solubilization and emulsification in cleansing and emulsion systems.)

Key Skin Benefits

+ 高HLB — PEG-20链提供强亲水性，适合水包油体系 (High HLB — PEG-20 chain provides strong hydrophilicity for O/W systems)
+ 乳化增溶 — 帮助油溶性成分分散于水中 (Emulsification and solubilization — helps disperse oil-soluble ingredients in water)

Pros

+ 高效乳化 — 长PEG链提供强乳化能力 (Efficient emulsification — long PEG chain provides strong emulsifying power)
+ 搭配灵活 — 可与低HLB乳化剂复配 (Flexible pairing — can be combined with low-HLB emulsifiers)

Cons

− 动物来源 — 非素食 (Animal-derived — not vegan)
− 含PEG — 涉及环氧乙烷 (Contains PEG — involves ethylene oxide)
− 仅冲洗型 — 高HLB不适合驻留 (Rinse-off only — high HLB unsuitable for leave-on)

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Body, Hair
Product Type	Rinse-Off
Source	Animal
Natural Level	Semi-synthetic

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 %
Cleansing Oil / Balm	3 - 10%
Shampoo	1 - 5%
Emulsifiable Concentrate	5 - 15%

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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