PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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INCI Name:
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Chemical Name:
Polyethylene Glycol-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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CAS Number:
61788-85-0
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Appearance:
Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid or soft paste
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Chemical Type:
Non-Ionic Solubilizer / Emulsifier / Surfactant
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Suitable For:
Facial Cleansers, Toners, Micellar Water, Serums, Creams, Lotions, Shampoos, Body Washes, Hair Serums, Perfume Sprays, Room Sprays, and Cosmetic Formulations
Key Benefits:
- Excellent solubilizer for essential oils and fragrance oils
- Helps create clear and stable water-based formulations
- Improves the dispersion of oils in water
- Enhances product stability and appearance
- Mild, non-ionic ingredient compatible with most cosmetic formulations
- Provides a smooth, elegant skin feel
Benefits & Uses (Short):
- Used in facial toners and micellar waters
- Ideal for perfume sprays and room sprays
- Suitable for shampoos and body washes
- Used in creams, lotions, and serums
- Perfect for solubilizing essential oils and fragrance oils
Recommended Usage Level:
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Toners & Facial Mists: 0.5% – 5%
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Micellar Water: 1% – 5%
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Perfume & Room Sprays: 1% – 10% (depending on fragrance load)
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Creams & Lotions: 0.5% – 3%
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Shampoos & Body Washes: 0.5% – 2%
Formulation Tip: Premix PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil with the fragrance oil or essential oil before slowly adding it to the water phase. Adjust the ratio as needed to obtain a clear, stable formulation.
How It Works (Short):
- Encapsulates oils and fragrances in microscopic droplets, allowing them to disperse evenly in water
- Helps produce clear, stable formulations without oil separation
- Improves the spreadability and sensory feel of cosmetic products
- Supports the stability of fragrances and essential oils in water-based systems
- Suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic formulations
- Blends exceptionally well with Fragrance Oils, Essential Oils, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Vera Extract, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, and Euxyl® PE 9010
Key Benefits for Cosmetic Formulations:
- Premium non-ionic solubilizer
- Excellent clarity in water-based products
- Improves formulation stability
- Suitable for skincare and hair care
- Ideal for fragrance and essential oil solubilization
FAQs:
Q: What is PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil used for?
A: It is primarily used to solubilize essential oils, fragrance oils, and oil-soluble ingredients in water-based cosmetic products such as toners, facial mists, micellar waters, shampoos, and body washes.
Q: Is PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil an emulsifier?
A: Yes. It functions as a mild non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer, helping oil and water mix more effectively.
Q: Can PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil be used in perfume sprays?
A: Yes. It is commonly used in water-based perfume sprays, body mists, and room sprays to help keep fragrance oils evenly dispersed.
Q: Does PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil create clear formulations?
A: Yes. When used at the correct ratio with fragrance or essential oils, it helps produce clear and stable formulations.
Q: What ingredients blend well with PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
A: Essential Oils, Fragrance Oils, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Vera Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Phenoxyethanol, Euxyl® PE 9010, and water-based cosmetic ingredients.
