PEG-8 TALLOW AMIDE

INCI: PEG-8 TALLOW AMIDE | Function: Surfactant, Foam Booster, Viscosity Control | Type: PEG Tallow Amide

What Is PEG-8 TALLOW AMIDE?

PEG-8 TALLOW AMIDE 是一种PEG化牛脂酰胺（Tallow Amide PEG Ether），由牛脂脂肪酸酰胺与PEG-8醚化制得。作为非离子表面活性剂，主要功能为增泡、稳泡和粘度调节，广泛用于洗发水、沐浴露和液体皂等冲洗型清洁产品。(PEG-8 TALLOW AMIDE is a PEGylated tallow amide produced by etherification of tallow fatty acid amide with PEG-8. As a non-ionic surfactant, its primary functions are foam boosting, foam stabilization, and viscosity control. Widely used in rinse-off cleansing products like shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps.)

Key Skin Benefits

+ 增泡稳泡 — 显著提升清洁产品泡沫丰富度和持久性 (Foam boosting — significantly enhances foam volume and longevity)
+ 粘度调节 — 帮助调节产品稠度，改善使用感 (Viscosity control — helps adjust product consistency for better user experience)
+ 温和 — 非离子型，降低阴离子表面活性剂的刺激性 (Mild — non-ionic, reduces irritation from anionic surfactants)

Pros

+ 高效增泡 — 少量即可显著改善泡沫 (Efficient foam booster — small amounts dramatically improve foam)
+ 降刺激 — 配合阴离子表活使用可降低整体刺激性 (Irritation reduction — lowers overall irritation with anionic surfactants)
+ 成本效益高 — 化妆品配方中的经济型助剂 (Cost-effective — economical formulation aid)

Cons

− 动物来源 — 牛脂脂肪酸来自动物脂肪（非素食） (Animal-derived — tallow fatty acid from animal fat (not vegan))
− 含PEG — 涉及环氧乙烷工艺 (Contains PEG — involves ethylene oxide processing)
− 仅限冲洗型 — 不适合驻留型产品 (Rinse-off only — not suitable for leave-on products)

Specifications

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

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1-2/5 (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	1 - 5%
Body Wash / Shower Gel	1 - 4%
Liquid Soap	1 - 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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