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
Auchan
Après-shampooing Expert Soin Extra Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pampers
Aqua soft touch
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Deliplus
Aqua styling
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Arbre à thé - Gommage purifiant
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 - Traitement renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Auchan
Auchan - bain de bouche - fraicheur 0% alcool - 500ml
Lists fragrance
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Axe aftershave dark temptation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
AXE Après-Rasage Fraîcheur Marine 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe Coffret Black Homme Eau de Toilette 100ml & Déodorant 150ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
AXE Coffret Provocation Eau de Toilette 100ml & Déodorant 150ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
AXE Eau De Toilette Ice Chill
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe Eau De Toilette Ice Chill 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe edt 100ml black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe edt 100ml dark tempta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe edt 100ml provocation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe edt100ml wild
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
AXE Gel Cheveux Effet Mouillé Tube
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
AXE GEL CHEVEUX Extrême Look Pot 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Black Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Trousse Provocation Eau de Toilette 100ml - Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
b&bw champange toast shower gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Baby pure & sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pampers
Baby wipes Pampers Sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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