PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (PEG-40 Hydrogenated castor oil)

"Medium penalty" in all categories.

Origin(s): Synthetic
Other languages: Aceite de ricino hidrogenado PEG-40, Huile de ricin hydrogénée et éthoxylée, Olio di ricino idrogenato PEG-40, PEG-40 hydriertes Rizinusöl, PEG-40 óleo de rícino hidrogenado
INCI name: PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
EINECS/ELINCS number: -
Classification: PEG / PPG, Ethoxylated compound, Glycol, Synthetic polymer, Nonionic surfactant, Hydrogenated oil

Namely This hydrogenated and ethoxylated castor oil is in the form of a slightly perfumed viscous liquid. It is used in cosmetics as an emulsifier, solubilizer or surfactant. The ingredient is produced, as you can imagine, from a PEG-40 (40 moles of ethylene oxide) and natural castor oil.
Studies show that this ingredient does not pose any real problems in itself, it is especially ethoxylation manufacturing processes that lead to possible impurities that are problematic for human health are shown finger.

Biodegradable : Easily biodegradable.

Its functions (INCI)

Emulsifying : Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used

This ingredient is present in 5.93% of cosmetics.

Baby perfume (64.74%)

Eau de toilette for children (48.55%)

Aftershave lotion (46.05%)

Gel and lacquer for men (45.28%)

Styling gel (42.68%)