murphyOctyldodeceth-2
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-2 octyl dodecyl ether, Octyldodecanol ethoxylate, UNKNOWN
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, typically sourced from petrochemical or plant-based feedstocks. Synthesized through ethoxylation, wherein ethylene oxide is added to fatty alcohol chains to create the polyethylene glycol ether.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(2-octyldodecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
32128-65-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
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 2012
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR