murphyPalmeth-2
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-2 Palmitate, Polyethylene glycol 2 palmitate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palm oil alcohols, a byproduct of palm oil refining and processing. Synthesized through ethoxylation, adding ethylene oxide units to palm alcohols to create a surfactant.
Alcohols, palm-oil, ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9004-97-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
3
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