Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated
INCI: PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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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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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