Is Sulfated Castor Oil safe in cosmetics?
Sulfated Castor Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sulfated Castor Oil
Also known as: TO Sulfate 200, Castor oil, sulfated, Turkey-red oil, Actrasol C 75, Actrasol PSR (+14 more)
INCI: SULFATED CASTOR OIL (TURKEY RED OIL)
Sulfated Castor Oil (CAS 8002-33-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Emulsifying; Solubilizing agent; Humectant; Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Sulfated Castor Oil is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Surfactant – Emulsifying; Solubilizing agent; Humectant; Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Cosmetic use permitted – not restricted; long established use history
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sulfated Castor Oil.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Humectant
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sulfated Castor Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Known Synonyms
TO Sulfate 200
Castor oil, sulfated
Turkey-red oil
Actrasol C 75
Actrasol PSR
Alizarin oil
Aquasol
Atlas G 7205
Avirol 130
CTH
Fats and Glyceridic oils, Turkey-red
Freedom SCO 50
Freedom SCO 75
Laurel R 75
Lenkonoel LBA 2
Monopole Oil MDD
Nopcocastor
Oils, glyceridic, Turkey-red
Red oil
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Humectant
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sulfated Castor Oil allowed in the EU?
Sulfated Castor Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sulfated Castor Oil do in cosmetics?
Sulfated Castor Oil functions as: Surfactant – Emulsifying; Solubilizing agent; Humectant; Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-33-3.
Is Sulfated Castor Oil used outside cosmetics?
Sulfated Castor Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Sulfated Castor Oil have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Sulfated Castor Oil is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Compliance Tools
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