A plant oil used to solubilise fragrance and condition coats.
Also known as: peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated castor oil, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, ricinus communis
Clean Wise evaluates Castor Oil by the published ingredient reference and its dog-exposure sub-scores. Those scores help describe expected concern around paws, licking, breathing and age groups; they do not make a universal “safe” or “unsafe” claim for every concentration, product or use.
Plain-language read of the sub-scores above.
CleanWise provides educational information to help dog owners make informed household choices. Scores are based upon ingredient transparency, intended use and currently available information. Individual dogs may have different sensitivities. Always follow manufacturer instructions.