Surfactant

PEG-5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

INCI: PEG-5 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
CAS 61788-85-0 (generic for PEG hydrogenated castor oils) EC 500-147-5
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant, emulsifying agent (W/O emulsifier), solubilizer
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
61788-85-0 (generic for PEG hydrogenated castor oils)
EC Number
500-147-5
INCI
PEG-5 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026