PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate

AKA “PEG-10 hydrogenated castor oil isostearate”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Peg-10 hydrogenated castor oil isostearate

Essential Oil · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Essential Oil

Clean

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated, monoisooctadecanoate (10 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

61788-85-0

Form

Oil

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Emulsifier

Controls Viscosity

Mixes oil and water

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A further-derivatized form of hydrogenated castor oil created by adding PEG and isostearate esters in the 20th century. Engineered as an advanced solubilizer and emollient for complex cosmetic formulations.