murphyApricot Kernel Oil PEG-40 Esters
AKA: PEG-40 apricot kernel oil esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, China. Derived from apricot kernels of the Rosaceae family, primarily cultivated in Central Asia and China. Created by cold-pressing the kernels, then ethoxylating the resulting oil with 40 moles of ethylene oxide.
Fats and glyceridic oils, apricot kernel, ethoxylated, 40 mol EO (average molar ratio)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
69071-70-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR