murphySodium Ricinoleate
AKA: 5323-95-5, Colidosan, Sodium ricinate, Soricin, Ricinoleic acid, Sodium salt, Ricinoleic acid salt, CCRIS 5930
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from castor oil, a plant-based triglyceride rich in ricinoleic acid fatty acids. Produced through saponification of castor oil with sodium hydroxide to create the salt form.
Ricinoleic acid, sodium salt is a white powder. (NTP, 1992)
Solubility Soluble (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C18H33NaO3
Mol. Weight
320.40
CAS #
5323-95-5
State
Ricinoleic acid, sodium salt is a white powder. (NTP, 1992)
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Strengthens Barrier
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR