murphyPEG-15 Jojoba Alcohol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Jojoba Oil Derivative
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginDerived from jojoba plant seeds (Simmondsia chinensis), a shrub native to North American deserts. Produced through ethoxylation, adding polyethylene glycol chains to jojoba alcohol via chemical reaction.
Alcohols, jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), ethoxylated (15 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9002-92-0; 68439-50-9; 5274-68-0; 9004-95-9; 9005-00-9; 4536-30-5; 3055-93-4; 3055-94-5; 3055-95-6
Form
Liquid
State
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.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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