Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated

INCI: PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

CAS Number
61791-12-6 (generic ethoxylated castor oil CAS)
Function
Surfactant – Emulsifying, Surfactant – Solubilizing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane contamination is an ethoxylation byproduct; NY state enforces limit of 10 ppm (effective 2026); CA Prop 65 listed; EU SCCS recommends minimization and mandatory batch testing required.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane contamination is an ethoxylation byproduct; NY state enforces limit of 10 ppm (effective 2026); CA Prop 65 listed; EU SCCS recommends minimization and mandatory batch testing required. The EU classifies Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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