PEG-36 Castor Oil

PEG-36 Castor Oil

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 36 Castor Oil”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Peg-36 castor oil

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 36 Castor Oil

Essential Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Essential Oil

Clean

Derived from castor seeds, this gentle cleanser helps remove impurities while keeping moisture balanced in your formula. It also helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together seamlessly.

CAS #

61791-12-6

Form

Oil

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

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

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Polyethylene glycol-modified castor oil emulsifier developed for cosmetics, slightly higher polyethylene glycol ratio than PEG-33 variants for enhanced water solubility.