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Surfactant

SULFATED CASTOR OIL

CAS 8002-33-3 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Turkey red oil — castor oil treated with sulfuric acid to make it water-dispersible. Mild surfactant and essential-oil solubilizer; generally well tolerated, with mild drying potential at high %.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHUMECTANTSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant for low-foam baths
  • Solubilizer for essential oils
  • Biodegradable, plant-derived emulsifier

Known concerns

  • Sulfated structure may dry skin at high %
  • Residual sulfuric-acid byproducts possible if poorly purified
  • Old-tech surfactant — limited modern CIR review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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