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
Bain de bouche blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche enfant
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Bain de bouche fraîcheur intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche fraîcheur sans alcool
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche protection dents et gencives
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche soin complet
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Nivea
Basil & White Tea
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Beauty Eau micellaire
Lists fragrance
anubis
bio lifting concentrate
Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Night Restore Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Bath & Body Works
Black Cherry Merlot Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser Dean Street
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser Melrose Place
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser St. Barts Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BODY LOTION GINGER FLOWER
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sachajuan
BODY LOTION SHINY CITRUS
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Curlsmith
Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DG health
Breath Defense Oral Rinse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
British Rose Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Brut
Brut a/r 100 oceans
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut a/r 100 original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Brut a/shave 100ml musc
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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