Skip to content

Surfactant

TEA-PEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL SUCCINATE

Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A surfactant made by combining triethanolamine (TEA) with a PEG-modified castor oil ester. Useful for emulsifying, but TEA can form nitrosamines if formulated alongside the wrong preservatives — a real concern.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic/anionic surfactant
  • Solubilizes oils and fragrances in water
  • Mild emulsifying performance

Known concerns

  • Triethanolamine moiety can form N-nitrosamines with nitrosating agents
  • EU Annex III restrictions apply to TEA
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from PEG ethoxylation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related surfactants

50
AMMONIUM C12-16 ALKYL SULFATE
Surfactant
 50
BUTOXYNOL-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Surfactant
 50
DI-TEA-PALMITOYL ASPARTATE
Surfactant
 50
DIISOPROPYL HEPTYL PHOSPHINE OXIDE
Surfactant
 50
DIPA-LANOLATE
Surfactant
 50
DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE
Surfactant
 50
DISODIUM METHYLENE DINAPHTHALENESULFONATE
Surfactant
 50
DISODIUM NONOXYNOL-10 SULFOSUCCINATE
Surfactant

Check your shelf

Find TEA-PEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL SUCCINATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains TEA-PEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL SUCCINATE 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 — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.