- INCI Name:PEG-30 Castor Oil
- CAS Number:61791-12-6
- Functions:Slip Agent, Surfactant, Solubilizer, Emollient, Surfactant (Nonionic), Dispersant, Humectant, Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier
- Chemical Family:Castor Oil Derivatives, Lipids, Fats & Oils
- Ingredient Origin:Synthetic, Natural Origin, Oleochemical
- Certifications & Compliance:FDA Compliant
- Synonyms:Castor Oil Ethoxylated, Polyoxyethylene Castor Oil
The ALKEST® CSO product line is composed of surfactants resulting from the reaction of castor oil with ethylene oxide (EO). Depending on the number of ethylene oxide units (degree of ethoxylation), products with various values of HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) are obtained,allowing these products to be used in a wide range of applications.