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PEG-20 DIRICINOLEATE

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A ricinoleic acid-derived PEG ester that boosts emulsification performance — particularly effective in body care and haircare products.

PEG-20 Diricinoleate is the polyethylene glycol (20 EO) diester of ricinoleic acid (a hydroxylated fatty acid from castor oil). The ricinoleate base provides unique thickening and emulsification properties, and the 20-unit PEG chain makes it water-soluble and relatively mild. Diricinoleates are known for their excellent spreadability and smooth skin feel. The ricinoleic acid backbone is itself a known skin-conditioning agent. PEG-20 is the upper end of the PEG range used in cosmetics; concern about potential residual monomers increases slightly with higher PEG chain length, but this ingredient has a long history of safe use in body lotions, creams, and haircare formulations.

Skin benefits

  • Strong emulsification
  • Conditions and smooths skin
  • Provides lubricious skin feel

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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