murphyLaureth-10
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 30-Decaoxadotetracontan-1-ol, NOCAS_863903, Decaethylene glycol dodecyl ether, PEG10-dodecyl, Decaethylene glycol monododecyl ether
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from lauryl alcohol, typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oil fatty alcohols. Produced through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to lauryl alcohol to create the polyethylene glycol ether.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-;Dodecan-1-ol, ethoxylated
CAS #
9002-92-0, 6540-99-4, 68002-97-1
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 →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Dermal Absorption 2.1%
hairless mice / in vivo (dermal metabolism study) / 0.25% solution in ethanol / 4 hours (CIR 581)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.4–0.5%
Rinse-off0.05–8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2012
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR