PEG-40 Ricinoleamide

PEG-40 Ricinoleamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-40 RICINOLEAMIDE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Gel, Pomade & Wax 100%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-40 Ricinoleamide do in skincare?
PEG-40 Ricinoleamide functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-40 Ricinoleamide 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-40 Ricinoleamide?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially gel, pomade & wax (100% of its uses).

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