Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 428 products on Poliage, most often body wash, hair styling and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A PEG derivative of castor oil. Mixes oils and fragrance into water-based products.
What it does
Contains Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78452, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cosmia
Shampoing à huile d’argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing douche 3 en 1 homme sport
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing douche monoï
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing extra doux Cèdre & Eucalyptus antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique color
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Shampoo - 7 Herbs - 7 Kruiden
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoo and shower gel monoï
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoo bath and shower gel 3 in 1 monoï
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Shampoo fréquence
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Shampoo Intensiv Pflege mit Vanille-Duft und Mandelöl
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux blonds Camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing extra-doux Camomille & Mimosa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shampooing soin douceur hydra douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing très doux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing très doux, extra doux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
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Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Lavilin
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Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Ambiance de Plage
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Bergamote Fraîche
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Fragrance Originale
Body wash · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Spa Du Maroc
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Unilever
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Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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