murphySodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate
AKA: PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Soap
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginDerived from castor oil seeds of Ricinus communis (Euphorbiaceae family), a tropical plant. Created through hydrogenation of castor oil, polyethylene glycol addition, and succinic acid esterification with sodium salt formation.
Sodium salt of PEG-50 hydrogenated castor oil succinate
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR