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Is PEG-40 Ricinoleamide vegan?

PEG-40 Ricinoleamide

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PEG-40 Ricinoleamide is the polyethylene glycol (40 moles ethylene oxide) amide derivative of ricinoleic acid, derived from castor oil, used as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics.

Also known as Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-Hydroxy-omega-[(12-hydroxy-1-oxo-9-(Z)-octadecenyl)amino]-
INCI name PEG-40 Ricinoleamide
CosIng ID 76896
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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