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Data: Fair

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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Other Concerns

Multiple, additive exposure sources (low_moderate) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

SYNONYMS

● UNITINA HR
● RICE SYN WAX
● OLIO DI RICINO IDROGENATO (ITALIAN)
● CASTORWAX NF
● CASTORWAX MP-80
● CASTORWAX MP-70
● CASTOR OIL, HYDROGENATED
● HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

This ingredient is produced by hydrogenation of Ricinus communis (Castor) seed oil.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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body wash/cleanser32 products
exfoliant/scrub67 products
lip gloss184 products
styling gel/lotion37 products
conditioner26 products
moisturizer42 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)246 products
mascara17 products
eye liner149 products
facial cleanser31 products
makeup remover6 products
lip liner78 products
antiperspirant/deodorant592 products
facial moisturizer/treatment43 products
around-eye cream13 products
foot moisturizer2 products
hand cream14 products
anti-aging9 products
lipstick361 products
concealer102 products
bubble bath1 products
brow liner161 products
foundation224 products
setting powder/spray1 products
shampoo37 products
lip balm157 products
toners/astringents5 products
body art1 products
Exfoliants2 products
hair styling aid69 products
beard oil2 products
after sun product3 products
daily use with SPF39 products
BB cream9 products
liquid hand soap9 products
hair treatment/serum15 products
bar soap6 products
beard care4 products
mask45 products
lip balm with SPF11 products
diaper cream9 products
sunless tanning2 products
fragrance for women1 products
lip plumper128 products
body firming lotion7 products
serums & essences24 products
beard cleanser2 products
nail polish5 products
recreational sunscreen21 products
baby lotion12 products
bath oil/salts/soak1 products
blush76 products
eye shadow87 products
glitter1 products
facial powder4 products
bronzer/highlighter65 products
hair color and bleaching108 products
body spray4 products
Oils & Serums1 products
baby sunscreen3 products
damaged skin treatment3 products
makeup primer3 products
foot cleansing1 products
after shave1 products
shaving cream2 products
CC cream24 products
Under Eye Concealers2 products
nail treatment1 products
baby oil2 products
mouthwash2 products
hair spray1 products
detangler1 products
Beard Conditioners1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
other eye makeup1 products
Preshave Preparations1 products
Hair Styling Gel1 products

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more human case studies show equivocal dermal or allergenic effectsAllergic contact dermatitis from 12-hydroxystearic Acid and hydrogenated castor oil(1900-01-01)
One or more human case studies show equivocal dermal or allergenic effectsAllergic axillary dermatitis due to hydrogenated castor oil in a deodorant(2008-03-01)
Associated with immunotoxicity or allergiesCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
immune system or allergies - weight of evidence unknown/unassessedCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as a low human health priorityEnvironment Canada

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Uncertain environmental toxinEnvironment Canada

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information availableUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
skin/eye/lung irritation - weight of evidence unknown/unassessedCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Allergic contact dermatitis from 12-hydroxystearic Acid and hydrogenated castor oil(1900-01-01)
  • Allergic axillary dermatitis due to hydrogenated castor oil in a deodorant(2008-03-01)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environment Canada
  • US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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