PEG-55 CASTOR OIL is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
PEG-55 CASTOR OIL
Safety grade: A
This is a processed form of castor oil, a natural oil from castor beans, that has been chemically modified to make it work better in water-based products. It helps oil and water mix together smoothly in cosmetic formulas.
It acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to blend oil and water ingredients together in products, creating a stable, smooth texture while helping the product spread evenly on skin.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A