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Is PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Natural?

Learn about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Natural Origin Index
INCI NamePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
FunctionEmulsifier · Surfactant
FeedstockThe primary feedstock is castor

Quick Facts

  • INCI NamePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  • FunctionsEmulsifierSurfactantSolubilizerEmollient
  • Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstock is castor oil, derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis). This plant is cultivated globally, particularly in India, China, and Brazil. While castor oil is the dominant renewable component, the ethoxylation process utilizes ethylene oxide, which is typically derived from petrochemical sources.
  • NOI Score0.5 / 1.0
  • TierMostly Renewable

Description

Learn about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

  1. 1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.