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PEG-80 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Functions: Emulsifying, Surfactant

Description

PEG-8 Castor Oil, PEG-9 Castor Oil, PEG-10 Castor Oil, PEG-11 Castor Oil, PEG-15 Castor Oil, PEG-16 Castor Oil, PEG-20 Castor Oil, PEG-25 Castor Oil, PEG-26 Castor Oil, PEG-29 Castor Oil, PEG-44 Castor Oil, PEG-50 Castor Oil, PEG-54 Castor Oil, PEG-55 Castor Oil, PEG-60 Castor Oil, PEG-75 Castor Oil, PEG-80 Castor Oil, PEG-100 Castor Oil and PEG-200 Castor Oil are polyethylene glycol derivatives of castor oil. PEG-8 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-16 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-35 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-45 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-54 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-55 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-65 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil and PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil are polyethylene glycol derivatives of hydrogenated castor oil. In cosmetics and personal care products, the PEG Castor Oil and PEG Hydrogenated Castor Oil ingredients are used in the formulation of a wide variety of products including bath products, aftershave lotions, skin care products, cleansing products, deodorants, fragrances, makeup, hair conditioners, shampoos, hair care products, personal cleanliness products, and nail polish and enamels.

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