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Surfactant

PEG/PPG-10/2 RICINOLEATE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A castor-oil-derived emulsifier with mixed PEG and PPG ethoxylation — solubilises oils and works as a mild surfactant. Safe with standard purity controls; deductions for ethoxylation residues.

Function

CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Castor-derived non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubilises oils in water phase
  • Mild cleansing agent

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane residues from ethoxylation
  • Possible PPG residues — purity dependent
  • Mild eye irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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