Skip to content

Emulsifier

PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL LAURATE

73

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A heavily ethoxylated castor-oil laurate used as a solubilizer and skin conditioning agent. Considered safe at cosmetic levels with the standard PEG-class purified-grade caveat.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Solubilizes oily actives
  • Light skin conditioning
  • Stable in rinse-off products

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible
  • Slow biodegradability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related emulsifiers

73
BIS-ISOBUTYL PEG-24/PPG-7/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER
Emulsifier
 73
BIS-ISOBUTYL PEG/PPG-10/7/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER
Emulsifier
 73
C10-30 ALKYL PEG-20 ITACONATE
Emulsifier
 73
C11-15 ALKETH-3
Emulsifier
 73
C12-15 ALKETH-4
Emulsifier
 73
DIMETHICONE PEG-8 LAURATE
Emulsifier
 73
HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLETH-60
Emulsifier
 73
ISOSTEARETH-2 PHOSPHATE
Emulsifier

Same plant / compound family

72
PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Surfactant
 78
PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL PCA ISOSTEARATE
Emulsifier
 75
PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL TRIISOSTEARATE
Emulsifier
 62
PEG-60 HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEATE
Surfactant

Check your shelf

Find PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL LAURATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL LAURATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.