Cosmetic Grade PEG-40 / Ethoxylated Hydrogenated Castor Oil CAS 61788-85-0

CAS 61788-85-0 Cosmetic Grade PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Ethoxylated Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil is a surfactant compound derived from castor oil. It is produced by ethoxylation, a process that involves reacting castor oil with ethylene oxide.

Description:

• Chemical Formula: Variable, depending on the degree of ethoxylation.
• Molecular Weight: Variable, depending on the degree of ethoxylation.
• Appearance: Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil is typically a yellow to amber liquid or solid, depending on the degree of ethoxylation.

Features:

• Surfactant Properties: Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil acts as a nonionic surfactant, meaning it exhibits both hydrophilic (water-loving) and lipophilic (oil-loving) properties. It helps to reduce the surface tension between different phases, enhancing emulsification and dispersion properties in formulations.
• Emulsifying Agent: It can stabilize oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, allowing the blending of immiscible ingredients in various personal care and cosmetic products.
• Foam Boosting: Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil can enhance the foam stability and texture of cleansing products such as shampoos, body washes, and bubble baths.
• Solubilizing Agent: It can improve the solubility and dispersibility of hydrophobic substances in aqueous solutions, aiding in the formulation of clear and stable solutions.
• Mildness: It is known for its mildness on the skin, making it suitable for use in sensitive skin formulations.

Applications:

• Personal Care Products: Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil is commonly used in personal care products, including shampoos, conditioners, body washes, facial cleansers, creams, lotions, and sunscreens. It helps to create stable emulsions, enhance foaming, and improve solubilization of ingredients.
• Cosmetics: It can be found in various cosmetic products such as makeup removers, creams, lotions, and foundations, providing emulsification and solubilization properties.
• Household and Industrial Applications: It is utilized in household and industrial cleaning products, such as dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, and industrial cleaners, for its emulsifying and foaming properties.
• Agrochemicals: Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil can be used as an emulsifier and wetting agent in agricultural formulations such as pesticides and herbicides, assisting in the dispersion and absorption of active ingredients.