murphyDeceth-7
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-7 Decyl Ether, Decyl Alcohol Ethoxylate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are then chemically processed into fatty alcohols. Synthesized through ethoxylation, adding ethylene oxide units to create the polyethylene glycol ether surfactant.
Deceth-7 is the polyethylene glycol ether of decyl alcohol
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1%
Rinse-off1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2012
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR