PEG-60 Castor Oil

PEG-60 Castor Oil

AKA “Polyethylene glycol castor oil, PEG-60 CO, Emulgin”

Carrier Oil

Ingredient Facts

Peg-60 castor oil

AKA: Polyethylene glycol castor oil, PEG-60 CO, Emulgin

Carrier Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 3

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Castor oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)

Family

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)

Plant Part

Seed

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

Synthetic emulsifier derived from castor oil, which has been used in traditional medicine and skincare for thousands of years across Egypt, India, and Africa. The PEG modification was developed in the mid-20th century to improve stability in cosmetic formulations.