murphyPEG-2 Olive Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 olive glycerides
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginDerived from olive oil, a liquid fat extracted from the fruit of the Olea europaea tree.
Produced through polyethylene glycol (PEG) esterification of olive oil glycerides to create an emulsifying compound.
Glycerides, olive oil (Olea europea) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
103819-46-1
Form
Liquid
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
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🛡️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: CosIng · EWG · CIR