murphyLinseed Oil PEG-8 Esters
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Flax Oil PEG-8 Esters
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Europe. Derived from linseed (Linum usitatissimum) seeds, a plant in the Linaceae family native to the Middle East and Europe. Created through transesterification of cold-pressed linseed oil with polyethylene glycol (PEG-8).
Linseed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the complex formed by the transesterification of Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil and PEG-8
Family
Linaceae (Flax family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8001-26-1
Form
Oil
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR