PEG-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

AKA: PEG-2 hydrogenated ricinus communis oil

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

OriginNative to India. Derived from castor seeds (Ricinus communis) of the Euphorbiaceae family, primarily cultivated in India. Produced through cold-pressing castor seeds, then hydrogenating and polyethylene glycol-esterifying the resulting oil.

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio)

Family

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

61788-85-0

Form

Oil

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Fights Bacteria

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · report published 2014

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR