PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-100 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number61788-85-0
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 100%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil do in skincare?
PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (100% of its uses).

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