PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Triisostearate

PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Triisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-20 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL TRIISOSTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number188734-82-9
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Mascaras 80%Eyebrows 20%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Triisostearate do in skincare?
PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Triisostearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Triisostearate 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-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Triisostearate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially mascaras (80% of its uses).

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