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Surfactant

PEG-10 CASTOR OIL

CAS 61791-12-6
73

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A lightly ethoxylated castor oil (10 mol EO) that works as a mild emulsifier while preserving some of castor oil's natural emollient feel. CIR-class safe; standard PEG dioxane caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Lightly ethoxylated — retains some emollience
  • Mild nonionic surfactant
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulas

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane impurity possible
  • Lower water solubility than higher-EO grades
  • Functional rather than active

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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