PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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  • Surfactant
  • Oil

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About PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a polyethylene glycol derivative of hydrogenated castor oil containing an average of 40 moles of ethylene oxide.[1] The number 40 in the name indicates the average number of added ethylene oxide units; with the same base structure, changing this number may also change water miscibility and the formula’s viscosity and spreadability. In cosmetics, it is used to create an emulsion in which water and oil are evenly mixed and to lower surface tension so ingredients can wet, mix, and spread evenly.[2]

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Details

Ingredient function
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Main product categories
Toner, Brightening Essence, Anti-Aging Essence
INCI name
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
CosIng ID
78452

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil References

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