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Surfactant

PEG-29 CASTOR OIL

CAS 61791-12-6
67

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A castor oil with 29 mol ethoxylation used as a nonionic surfactant and cleansing agent in body washes and facial cleansers. Generally mild, with the usual PEG-family dioxane caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant for cleansers
  • Solubilizes essential oils
  • Compatible with anionic surfactants

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace impurity
  • PEG environmental footprint
  • Limited skin benefit beyond function

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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