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Surfactant

PEG-16 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

CAS 61788-85-0 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A medium-EO hydrogenated castor oil — workhorse nonionic emulsifier used to blend oil and water phases in cosmetics. CIR-reviewed safe; primary caveat is supplier-side purification limiting 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Balanced HLB nonionic emulsifier
  • Gentle on skin in leave-on and rinse-off
  • Reliable solubilizer for fragrances
  • CIR-reviewed safe family

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible without proper purification
  • Mild penetration-enhancer effect

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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