Product Description
Castor Oil Ethoxylate (CO-40) is a high-performance non-ionic surfactant widely used in skin care, hair care, personal care, home care, and fragrance systems. It acts as an effective solubilizer, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, and stabilizer. CO-40 improves clarity in solutions, enhances solubility of essential oils and fragrances, and supports stable emulsions in serums, lotions, gels, shampoos, sprays, and cleansing systems.
Ideal for DIY formulators, cosmetic brands, personal care manufacturers, and home-care product makers with proper handling and compliance.
Chemical Information
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Chemical Name (Common): Castor Oil Ethoxylate
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INCI Name: PEG-40 Castor Oil
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Other Names: CO-40, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Ethoxylated Castor Oil
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CAS Number: 61791-12-6
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Purity: ≥ 99%
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Appearance: Yellow to pale amber viscous liquid
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Odor: Mild pleasant odor
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Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohols, and oils
Features & Benefits
- Excellent solubilizer for fragrances and essential oils
- Effective non-ionic surfactant
- Works as co-emulsifier in creams and lotions
- Improves clarity of liquid solutions and mists
- Enhances stability in cleansing systems
- Suitable for skincare, haircare, home-care and fragrance products
Uses & Applications
- Skin care: gels, serums, lotions, creams
- Hair care: shampoos, conditioners, leave-in mists
- Cosmetics: makeup removers, sprays
- Fragrance systems: solubilizing perfumes & essential oils
- Home care: cleaners & fabric sprays
Suggested Formulation Uses (Examples)
- Fragrance solubilization: 2–20%
- Lotions & creams: 1–5%
- Shampoos & washing systems: 1–10%
- Face/body mists: 1–10%
Storage
- Store in cool, dry place away from sunlight.
- Keep container tightly closed.
Warnings
- Avoid eye contact.
- Not for ingestion.
- Use PPE when handling.
Safety & Handling Summary
Use gloves and goggles. Follow SDS guidelines. Ensure ventilation in work areas.
Technical Support
Cleansol provides formulation support for professional users.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Information is for reference only. Users must verify suitability and comply with regulatory requirements. Cleansol assumes no liability for misuse.
Professional Use Declaration
By purchasing, I confirm this product is for professional and commercial use only. I accept responsibility for safe handling, storage and disposal.
