Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters
AKA “Hydrogenated Castor Oil Ester
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated castor oil behenyl esters
AKA: Hydrogenated Castor Oil Ester
Carrier Oil · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters is the hydrogenation product of the esters formed by the reaction of castor oil and behenyl alcohol
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
736150-63-3
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Conditions Hair
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens and detangles hair
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
Castor oil has been used in traditional Indian and Middle Eastern medicine and cosmetics for millennia. This ingredient is a modern synthetic ester created in the 20th century by chemically combining hydrogenated castor oil with behenyl alcohol to create a stable emollient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR