An ethoxylated castor oil used as a solubiliser and emulsifier.
What it is
PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil is hydrogenated castor oil reacted with an average of 60 units of ethylene oxide. CosIng lists it as emulsifying and cleansing.
Where it is used
Found in toners, micellar waters, gels and other water-based products, where it helps dissolve fragrance and oils.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The number in the name gives the average degree of ethoxylation, not the amount used.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
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