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Emulsifier

PEG-20 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL LAURATE

77

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-20 ethoxylated castor-oil laurate ester used as a skin conditioning surfactant. Considered safe at cosmetic levels; carries the typical PEG-class purified-grade caveat.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Solubilizes oils
  • Light skin conditioning
  • Mild on skin

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible
  • Mild penetration enhancement

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related emulsifiers

Same plant / compound family

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