murphyPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 86893-19-8, Glucamate DOE-120, ZSCVPEFTSOGWDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N, C136H158N26O31
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils and glucose. Produced through esterification and polyethylene glycol (PEG) conjugation of these natural oils.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl d-glucopyranoside 2,6-bis[(Z)-9-octadecenoate] (2:1) (120 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C136H158N26O31
Mol. Weight
2652.90
CAS #
86893-19-8
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
Locks In Moisture
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
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 617)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 617)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 617)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.4–4%
Rinse-off0.1–6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR