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Surfactant

PEG-54 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

CAS 61788-85-0
77

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A moderately high-EO hydrogenated castor oil emulsifier — well-balanced workhorse for cosmetic emulsions and fragrance solubilizers. CIR-reviewed safe; standard PEG purity caveats apply.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Balanced HLB nonionic emulsifier
  • Mild on skin in leave-on and rinse-off
  • Effective fragrance solubilizer
  • CIR-reviewed family

Known concerns

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

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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