PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate

PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate 1
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AKA: Polyethylene glycol castor oil succinate, PEG-50 HCO succinate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to India. Derived from castor oil (Ricinus communis), a seed oil from the Euphorbiaceae family cultivated primarily in India. Produced through hydrogenation of castor oil followed by ethoxylation and esterification with succinic acid.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated, butanedioate (50 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.
Viscosity Controlling
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on40%
Rinse-off1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR