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 22, 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
Unilever
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Signal Bain de Bouche Défense Active Antibactérien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Actif White Now Gold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Haleine Pro-Pure
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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Signal Bain de Bouche White Now
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraîcheur Aquamenthe 3x75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraicheur Aquamenthe Lot 3X75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
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Signal Integral 8 Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Fraîcheur Naturelle aux Extraits de Citron & d’Aloe Vera Flacon 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Signal White Now Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Ice Cool
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
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Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
SHEGLAM
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Cosmia
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Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Sonnengeküsstes Blond Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
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Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
NIVEA MEN
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Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sport Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Sports Power-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Spray anti-noeuds parfum cerise et fraise
Lists fragrance, silicones
Aussie
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Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Deliplus
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Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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