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Surfactant

POTASSIUM PEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL SUCCINATE

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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 mild surfactant built from PEG-50 hydrogenated castor oil and a succinate group. Helps blend oils and water in cleansers and serums. Generally well tolerated; PEG purity matters.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant and solubilizer
  • Stable in cleansers
  • Plant-derived backbone (castor)
  • Disperses oils in water

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — 1,4-dioxane purification dependent
  • Limited cosmetic safety data
  • Mild eye irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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