PEG-30 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Laurate
AKA “Hydrogenated Castor Oil Laurate Ethoxylate”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-30 hydrogenated castor oil laurate
AKA: Hydrogenated Castor Oil Laurate Ethoxylate
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Not Clean
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated, monododecanoate (30 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61788-85-0
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to India. Derived from castor oil seeds (Ricinus communis) native to tropical regions, primarily grown in India. Produced through hydrogenation of castor oil followed by ethoxylation with approximately 30 moles of ethylene oxide.
Plant Source
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ingredient combining hydrogenated castor oil with lauric acid and polyethylene glycol. Created to provide gentle cleansing and emulsification properties in contemporary skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR