Surfactant

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

INCI: PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
CAS 61791-12-6 (generic ethoxylated castor oil CAS)
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant – Emulsifying, Surfactant – Solubilizing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
61791-12-6 (generic ethoxylated castor oil CAS)
INCI
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026