PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 1
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (200 mol EO average molar ratio)
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61788-85-0
Form
Oil
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Created in the mid-20th century by chemically hydrogenating castor oil and combining it with PEG. Developed to improve the stability and shelf-life of castor oil-based cosmetics while maintaining its traditional emollient benefits.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR