Hydrogenated Castor Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Castor oil, hydrogenated
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Castor oil, hydrogenated
Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Castor Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Castor Oil is 8001-78-3.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010