murphyPEG-12 Palm Kernel Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-12 palm kernel oil glycerides
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from palm kernel oil, a tropical plant fat from the Arecaceae family. Produced through polyethylene glycol (PEG) esterification of palm kernel glycerides.
Mono- and diglycerides, palm kernel oil, ethoxylated (12 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
124046-52-2
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-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
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 681)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR