PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Triisostearate

AKA “Polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil triisostearate”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Peg-50 hydrogenated castor oil triisostearate

AKA: Polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil triisostearate

Essential Oil · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Essential Oil

Not Clean

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated, triisooctadecanoate (50 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Effective at 20.0%

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 synthetic emulsifier developed in the 20th century combining PEG technology with hydrogenated castor oil and isostearic acid esters. Designed to provide superior solubilization and conditioning properties in cosmetic formulations.