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Surfactant

PEG-20 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

CAS 61788-85-0 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A balanced moderate-HLB hydrogenated castor oil emulsifier — one of the most widely used PEG-castor oils, found in lotions to bath oils. CIR-reviewed safe; standard PEG purity caveats apply.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Industry-standard nonionic emulsifier
  • Mild skin feel and good emulsion stability
  • Versatile across product types
  • CIR-reviewed family

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible without purification
  • Penetration enhancer on broken skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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