Is Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated safe in cosmetics?
Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated
INCI: PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated (CAS 61791-12-6 (generic ethoxylated castor oil CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Emulsifying, Surfactant – Solubilizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
61791-12-6 (generic ethoxylated castor oil CAS)
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Function
Surfactant – Emulsifying, Surfactant – Solubilizing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; FDA monitors 1,4-dioxane as impurity in ethoxylated cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated.
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Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | 0.5–2 | 5 | CIR/VCRP |
| Face Cream | 0.5–2 | 5 | CIR/VCRP |
Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "all,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Emulsifier/solubilizer"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "partial", "biodegradation_days": "120-240", "bioaccumulative": "yes", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "unknown", "marine_toxicity": "low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "moderate persistence", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": …
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "61788-85-0", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "PEG_ester", "HLB_value": "10.8", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "9-13", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.005-0.02", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "32", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "36", "foam_formation": "moderate", "foam_stability…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "14.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.23-0.35", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "glyceryl_stearate,cetearyl_alcohol", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "5-15", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "85-95", "electrolyte_tolerance": "low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "3.0-8.5", "viscosi…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "kera…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "3.0", "optimal_ph_max": "10.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.0", "stable_ph_max": "11.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Non-ionic; solubilizer", "formulation_note": "HLB ~14", "source": "Formulation literature"}
pregnancy_detail
{"pregnancy_safe": "yes", "breastfeeding_safe": "yes", "risk_category": "not-rated", "reason": "Safe; solubilizer (ethoxylated - trace 1,4-dioxane)", "source": "dermatology literature"}
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "61788-85-0", "ingredient_class": "drop_tan", "tanning_mechanism": "other", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE_formation_concern"…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated allowed in the EU?
Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated do in cosmetics?
Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated functions as: Surfactant – Emulsifying, Surfactant – Solubilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-12-6 (generic ethoxylated castor oil CAS).
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