PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 18 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number61788-85-0
Prevalence18 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Gel, Pomade & Wax 38.9%General Moisturizers 22.2%Body Lotions 16.7%Night Moisturizers 11.1%Other Hand & Foot 5.6%Shampoos 5.6%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil do in skincare?
PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-7 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-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially gel, pomade & wax (38.9% of its uses).

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