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Surfactant

PEG-75 CASTOR OIL

CAS 61791-12-6 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A highly ethoxylated castor oil (~75 mol EO) used as a cleansing surfactant and emulsifier. Generally low irritation, with the same trace 1,4-dioxane caveat shared by all PEG ethoxylates.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong solubilizer for fragrance
  • Mild nonionic surfactant
  • Stable in aqueous systems

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • PEG environmental persistence
  • No active skin benefit

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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