murphyGlyceryl Hydrogenated Soyate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Derivative
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from soybean oil, a plant-based triglyceride rich in fatty acids and glycerin backbone compounds. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of soybean oil followed by esterification or glycerol modification.
Glycerides, soya mono-, hydrogenated
CAS #
61789-08-0
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
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
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
CIR Panel statement found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 344)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR