Product Description
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO-40) is a high-purity, versatile, semi-solid waxy ingredient widely used across skin care, hair care, cosmetics, cleansing systems, and home-care formulations. It functions as a solubilizer, non-ionic surfactant, emulsifier, thickener, emollient, stabilizer, and dispersing agent. HCO-40 enhances clarity, improves stability, boosts solubility of fragrances/essential oils, and provides smooth texture in lotions, gels, serums, shampoos, conditioners, balms, and makeup products.
Suitable for DIY formulators, cosmetic brands, personal care manufacturers, soap makers and home-care product manufacturers, with proper usage and compliance.
Chemical Information
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Chemical Name (Common): Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO-40)
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INCI Name: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Other Names: HCO-40, Castor Oil PEG-40, PEG-40 Castor Wax
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Molecular Formula: Approx. C57H110O9 + EO units
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CAS Number: 61788-85-0
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Purity: ≥ 99%
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Appearance: Pale yellow, semi-solid or viscous paste
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Odor: Mild waxy odor
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Solubility: Dispersible in water; soluble in alcohols & oils
Features & Benefits
- Excellent solubilizer for fragrances and essential oils
- Non-ionic surfactant & co-emulsifier
- Improves clarity of gels and liquids
- Ideal for transparent or cloudy cleansing systems
- Boosts viscosity and enhances stability
- Suitable for lotions, cleansers, shampoos & sprays
Uses & Applications
- Skin care: gels, lotions, creams, body mists
- Hair care: shampoos, conditioners, leave-ins
- Cosmetics: makeup removers, serums
- Fragrance: solubilizing perfumes/essential oils
- Home care: cleaners, sprays
Suggested Formulation Uses (Examples)
- Fragrance solubilization: 2–15%
- Lotions & creams: 1–5%
- Shampoos & conditioners: 1–5%
- Clear cleansers & mists: 2–20%
Storage
- Store in cool, dry place away from heat.
- Keep container properly sealed.
Warnings
- Avoid eye contact.
- Not for ingestion.
- Use PPE when handling large quantities.
Safety & Handling Summary
Use gloves and eye protection. Follow SDS guidelines and ensure proper ventilation during handling.
Technical Support
Cleansol offers formulation and compatibility support for professional customers.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Data is provided for reference only. Users should 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 full responsibility for safe handling, storage and disposal.
