murphyLaneth-10
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-10 Lanolin, Polyethylene glycol 10 lanolin ether
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut or palm kernel oils through fatty alcohol extraction and purification. Produced by ethoxylation of laneth alcohols using ethylene oxide in a catalytic reaction.
Alcohols, lanolin, ethoxylated
CAS #
61791-20-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR