murphyGlycereth-26
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glycereth-3, 21156-05-8, BLAUNON GL-3, PEG-3 GLYCERYL ETHER, ETHANOL, GLYCERETH-3 [INCI]
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Formula
C9H20O6
Mol. Weight
224.25
CAS #
31694-55-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 786)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
6 studies / 1 mixed / 5 not irritating (CIR 786)
Mixed Sensitization Results
7 studies / 1 mixed / 6 not sensitizing (CIR 786)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.3–6%
Rinse-off0.9–39.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2025
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR