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Surfactant

PEG-20 CASTOR OIL

CAS 61791-12-6 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Polyoxyethylene castor oil — a workhorse solubilizer for fragrance and oils in clear formulas. Well tolerated topically; only modest concern is residual dioxane in unrefined grades.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective solubilizer for fragrances and oils
  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Helps stabilize emulsions

Known concerns

  • PEG class — possible 1,4-dioxane / ethylene-oxide residues at low ppm
  • Very rare anaphylactoid reactions reported parenterally (not topically)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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