Description
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water soluble soft-solid solubilizer/oil-in-water emulsifier.
Scientific Name (INCI)
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Appearance
Pale liquid or white flakes it come in both forms i prefer oil as it is easy to use
Texture
Smooth Liquid
Fragrance
Characteristic
Uses
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil can function as a co-emulsifier (oil-in-water) and solubilizer. It can also contribute thickening and texture to our products. I’ve used it in body oils to give them a bit of added viscosity and allow the oil to self-solubilize with any water on the skin. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is also a popular ingredient in hair pomades. i love it in my oil based makeup remover
Charge
Non-ionic
pH
5.5–7 (3% in water)
Solubility
Miscible in both water and oils
How to Use it ?
Add to any of your phase and heat
Should you get it ?
Only if you want to experiment Hair products. but remember it is a bit expensive.
Recommended Starter Amount
I will recommend to start with 50g you will get it for ₹400
Shelf Life
Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, It should last more then 3 years.
Refined/Unrefined
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil only exists as a refined product.
Alternatives and substitution
You’d need a different PEG hydrogenated oil to get both the water solubility and the thickening. You can try splitting out the PEG part (Olivem 300, polysorbate 80) and the thickening part (a soft butter, perhaps?) to get both parts from two ingredients.
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