Castor Oil

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Origin/History:

• PEG stands for polyethylene glycol

• PEG compounds are mixed with fatty acids and alcohols to create a variety of ingredients with various functions

• Castor oil is obtained by the cold pressing of the Ricinus communis plant followed by clarification of the oil by heat

Functions/Science:

• Emollient, cleansing agent, surfactant