Sulfated Castor Oil

Sulfated Castor Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 22 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSULFATED CASTOR OIL
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number8002-33-3
EC number232-306-7
Prevalence22 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

Shampoos 54.5%Conditioners 9.1%Body Washes 4.5%Face Cleansers 4.5%General Moisturizers 4.5%Hair Masks 4.5%

Frequently asked

What does Sulfated Castor Oil do in skincare?
Sulfated Castor Oil functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sulfated 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 Sulfated Castor Oil?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (54.5% of its uses).

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