murphyPEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 10 Sunflower Glycerides
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginSunflower oil derives from Helianthus annuus, native to Central and South America. Cold-pressed from sunflower seeds. Polyethylene glycol esterification enhances emulsifying and conditioning properties.
Glycerides, sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
180254-52-8, 186511-05-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 681)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on5%
Rinse-off0.8–2.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR