murphyHydrogenated Palm/Palm Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters
AKA: PEG-6 hydrogenated palm/palm kernel oil esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palm and palm kernel oils of the Arecaceae family, native to Indonesia and Malaysia. Cold-pressed from the kernel. Further refined through catalytic hydrogenation and esterification with polyethylene glycol.
Glyceridic oils, palm and palm-kernel mixed, hydrogenated, reaction products with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Light Stabilizer
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.
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.6–24%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR