murphyPEG-18 Palm Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-Hydroxyethyl palmitate, Glycol palmitate, 2-Hydroxyethyl hexadecanoate, Ethylene glycol monopalmitate, Palmitoylglycol
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) glycerides as the base material. Produced through ethoxylation, adding polyethylene glycol chains to palm glycerides via chemical synthesis.
Glycerides, palm (Elaeis guineensis) oil, ethoxylated (18 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C18H36O3
Mol. Weight
300.5
CAS #
9004-94-8
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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-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 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR