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Surfactant

PEG-35 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

CAS 61788-85-0
79

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A widely used moderately ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil — reliable workhorse emulsifier with a balanced HLB. CIR-reviewed safe; standard PEG purity controls apply.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Common nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer
  • Reliable across rinse-off and leave-on
  • Mild skin feel
  • CIR-reviewed family

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible without purification
  • Penetration enhancer on broken skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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