PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Castor Oil
Primarily used as a cleansing agent | Helps whisk away oil, dirt and other debris
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What Is PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil is primarily used as a cleansing agent in personal care products due to its versatility and compatibility with every type of surfactant.
It also provides emulsifying and solubilizing functionality to improve the formulary esthetics and performance for skin care and hair care products. (Essentially this means it helps the oil and water ingredients mix, as well as allowing other ingredients to dissolve cohesively for a pleasing result.)
As an individual raw material, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil has been described as having a white paste or lard-like appearance.
PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil has proven to be a safe and effective ingredient; identified concentrations in cosmetic use range from 0.00004% to 18% (according to a 2015 report). Safety assessments have shown that even higher concentrations may be used on skin without negative results.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed July 2021, ePublication [https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/peg-60-hydrogenated-castor-oil/]
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Toxicological Research, June 2015, pages 105-136 [https://link.springer.com/article/10.5487/TR.2015.31.2.105]
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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a variant of PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
Acts as an emollient, emulsifying agent, and solubility-enhancing ingredient | Imparts a soft feel on skin and minimises moisture loss
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Acts as an emollient, emulsifying agent, and solubility-enhancing ingredient | Imparts a soft feel on skin and minimises moisture loss
PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
A plant-derived emulsifier that helps bind water and oil in formulations
PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
A plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend water and oil in skincare formulas
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