Miscellaneous additive
Is Castor Oil halal?
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
What we know
The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For Castor Oil in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
What the sources say
Grade C cards are the old notes. They are not the current label. A later grade A or B citation is dated on its own card.
Halal. Thick, glossy oil used in lipsticks, mascaras, and hair treatments. Hydrogenated castor oil provides a waxy texture.
Castor oil (from the castor bean) that has been chemically hydrogenated to make it solid at room temperature; used as a tablet lubricant and emollient. Plant-derived; halal. Distinct from hydrogenate…
Quick facts
| Name | Castor Oil |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | Hydrogenated Castor Oil, cremophor rh, hydrogenated castor oil, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, ricinus communis seed oil |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Castor Oil halal?
Castor Oil is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Castor Oil halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Castor Oil is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Castor Oil called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Hydrogenated Castor Oil, cremophor rh, hydrogenated castor oil, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, ricinus communis seed oil.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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