Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1858 composition records across product categories including Vehicle, Home maintenance, Electronics/small appliances.
Research docs0Claims0Sources17FunctionAnti-adhesive/cohesive • EmulsifierIdentifierDTXSID8027666
Concern score
5/100Low concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
How we scored this
The concern value reflects this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from the published classifications and regulatory status below — not the safety of a product it appears in. A score near 40 is the baseline for ingredients with no specific signal (water scores 40 by design), so a mid-range value is not a safety verdict.
Concern score 5/100 (low) · high confidence.
Where it appears
Prevalence of HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
1,858
Brands
6
VehicleHome maintenanceElectronics/small appliancesIndustrial productsLaboratory suppliesConstruction and building materials
Typical roles
Anti-adhesive/cohesiveEmulsifierFragranceHumectantLubricating agent
Catalog
Found in these products
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Evidence read
The published evidence profile currently shaping this ingredient record.
No evidence profiles are attached to this ingredient yet.
Linked research
Primary documents currently linked to this ingredient record.
No linked research documents are attached to this ingredient yet.
Extracted claims
Structured claim signals pulled from linked ingredient research.
No extracted claims are attached to this ingredient yet.
Regulatory status
Published jurisdiction-level classifications and regulatory designations for this ingredient.
US
EPA
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1858 composition records across product categories including Vehicle, Home maintenance, Electronics/small appliances. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Viscosity modifier, Surfactant (surface active agent).
Effective: may 24, 2019View source →
US
FDA
