murphyMEA PPG-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Surfactant, Cleansing Agent
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm-derived lauryl alcohol and synthetic polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) polymers. Synthesized through ethoxylation and propoxylation of lauryl alcohol, followed by carboxymethylation and neutralization with monoethanolamine (MEA).
Poly(oxy-2,1-propanediyl)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-carboxymethoxy-, 2-aminoethanol salts (6 mol PO, 6 mol EO average molar ratio)
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR