Potassium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate
AKA “PEG-50 hydrogenated castor oil succinate potassium salt”
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Potassium peg-50 hydrogenated castor oil succinate
AKA: PEG-50 hydrogenated castor oil succinate potassium salt
Carrier Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Potassium salt of PEG-50 hydrogenated castor oil succinate
Effective at 20.0%
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
See origin →
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
A modern synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the late 20th century through the chemical modification of castor oil. Created to improve texture and stability in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.002%
40.0%
0%56%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.002-0.003 | 1-40
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR