PEG Castor Oil (Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil)

CAS Number: 61788-85-0

Purity: No purity grade applicable

Processing Grade: Hydrogenated vs StandardProcessing grade: Colorless vs ColoredEthoxylation Index: 7, 35, 40, 60Non-ionic emulsifier, stabilizer, solubilizerPolyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oilEthoxylation Index: 7, 40, 60

About PEG Castor Oil (Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil)

PEG Castor Oil (CAS 61788-85-0) is increasingly utilized by North American personal care and pharmaceutical formulation houses as a high purity fine chemicals non-ionic surfactant, valued for its superior emulsifying and solubilizing capabilities in clear aqueous systems. Polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil has bec...

PEG Castor Oil (Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil) Specifications

CAS Number

61788-85-0

Molecular Weight

400-3,000 g/mol

IUPAC Name

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-,castor oil ether

EINECS Number

500-147-5

UNSPSC Code

12161900

HSN No

34021300

CAS Number

61788-85-0

Molecular Weight

400-3,000 g/mol

IUPAC Name

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-,castor oil ether

EINECS Number

500-147-5

UNSPSC Code

12161900

HSN No

34021300

Appearance

White to yellowish paste at 20°C, oily at 30°C+

Odor

Almost odorless

Solubility

Soluble in water and ethanol

Typically 5.0 to 7.0

Congealing temperature

16°C to 26°C

Saponification value

45 to 69 mg KOH/g

Hydroxyl value

60 to 80 mg KOH/g.

Iodine value

Maximum 2.0

Moisture content

Maximum 1.0%

Molecular Weight

400-3,000 g/mol

Purity

No purity grade applicable

Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry

A versatile solubilizer, emulsifier, surfactant, and emollient used in formulations such as face cleansers, clear serums, shampoos, and lotions

Agrochemical Industry

A critical component and wetting agent used in liquid pesticide sprays to enable uniform dispersion of active ingredients

Pharmaceutical Industry

An excipient and solubilizing agent used to improve the solubility and stability of active ingredients in gels, oral liquids, and animal medicines

Industrial and Household Products

A functional additive used in hard surface cleaners, liquid detergents, lubricants, and coatings to improve foaming, emulsification, and moisture resistance