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Peg-5 hydrogenated castor oil (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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PEG-5hydrogenated castor oil (INCI) is a polyethylene glycol derivative used in cosmetic preparations. The number 5 after "PEG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. PEG-5 hydrogenated castor oil acts as emulsifier and surfactant.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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