PEG-54 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

AKA “Polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-54 HCO”

Carrier Oil

Ingredient Facts

Peg-54 hydrogenated castor oil

AKA: Polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-54 HCO

Carrier Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (54 mol EO average molar ratio)

Family

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

61788-85-0

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

Combines polyethylene glycol with hydrogenated castor oil to create a stable emulsifier. Developed in the 20th century to leverage castor oil's traditional skin-soothing properties while improving its stability and solubility in water-based cosmetics.