PEG-30 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate

AKA: Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate Ethoxylate

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated, monoisooctadecanoate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)

Family

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

61788-85-0

Form

Oil

Functions

Emulsifying

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

Viscosity Controlling

Emulsifier

Controls Viscosity

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

Mixes oil and water

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A synthetic compound combining hydrogenated castor oil with isostearic acid and polyethylene glycol. Developed as a sophisticated emulsifier and conditioning agent in premium cosmetic formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR