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PEG-35 Castor Oil

What PEG-35 Castor Oil is & what it does

PEG-35 Castor Oil is castor oil reacted with about 35 units of ethylene oxide, producing a nonionic surfactant and solubilizer. In formulas it is commonly used to dissolve oils, fragrances, and oil-soluble actives into water-based products and to stabilize emulsions. It is widely used in clear gels, micellar-style cleansers, and serums where clarity matters. It is generally well tolerated, and is a common, reliable solubilizing aid in cosmetic manufacturing.

What is PEG-35 Castor Oil?

It is castor oil reacted with about 35 units of ethylene oxide, producing a nonionic surfactant and solubilizer. It is commonly used to dissolve oils and fragrances into water-based formulas.

What does PEG-35 Castor Oil do in a formula?

It helps oils, fragrances, and oil-soluble actives dissolve into water-based products and can stabilize emulsions, which makes it useful in clear gels, serums, and micellar-style cleansers.

Is PEG-35 Castor Oil safe?

It is generally well tolerated and is a common, reliable solubilizing aid in cosmetic manufacturing, with no specific concerns flagged here.

Sunscreens with PEG-35 Castor Oil

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