CAS: 61788-85-0
Alias: PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil,HEL-60
1.Product Property
PEG-60 is a clear, colourless to pale-yellow viscous liquid at 25 °C. It is freely soluble in water and most polar organic solvents, providing excellent solubilising capacity for lipophilic actives. The product is non-ionic, odourless, and exceptionally stable across a wide pH range (3–11). Compared with PEG-40 CO grades, it gives clearer solutions and superior solubilisation at lower concentrations.
2.Technical Norm
| Parameter | Specification |
| Appearance | White to pale-yellow paste |
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 100 |
| pH (1 % aqueous) | 6.0–7.5 |
| Hydroxyl value | 50–80 mg KOH g⁻¹ |
| Water content | ≤ 1 % |
| Ethylene oxide residue | ≤ 1 ppm |
| 1,4-Dioxane | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Acid value | ≤ 2 mg KOH g⁻¹ |
3.Application Scope and Usage
PEG-60 acts as an emulsifier and solubiliser in creams, lotions, shampoos and make-up removers; as a co-surfactant it stabilises fragrance oils and vitamins in aqueous systems. Typical use levels are 0.5–5 % in leave-on products and up to 22 % in rinse-off cleansers
4.Package and Storage
Supplied in 50 kg or 200 kg epoxy-lined steel drums.Store in a cool, dry, ventilated warehouse at 5–35 °C, away from strong oxidisers and moisture. Shelf life is 24 months in original sealed containers.
