PEG-40 Hydrogenated castor oil

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a non-ionic solubiliser and co-emulsifier of plant origin, produced from castor oil obtained from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. It is based on castor oil rich in ricinoleic acid, which is first hydrogenated , i.e. processed with hydrogen in order to saturate double bonds and increase oxidative stability. This is followed by ethoxylation , during which ethylene oxide units are attached to the hydrogenated castor oil. The number 40 in the name indicates the average number of ethoxylated units in the molecule, as a result of which the raw material has a distinctly hydrophilic character and a good ability to facilitate the mixing of a small amount of oily substances with water. In cosmetic formulations, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is used mainly as a solubiliser for essential oils, fragrance compositions, lipophilic active ingredients and oily extracts in aqueous products. It helps to create clear or slightly opalescent solutions, reduces the interfacial tension between the aqueous and oil phases and improves the even dispersion of fragrant and oily components in products without a classic oil phase. It is not intended to be used as the sole primary emulsifier for rich creams with a high oil content, but it works very well in products where it is necessary to dissolve a small amount of an oily component in a water-based vehicle , for example in facial toners, micellar waters, sprays, gels, shampoos or foaming cleansing products. Key benefits Effective solubiliser – helps to incorporate small amounts of oily and fragrant substances