murphyPEG-20 Almond Glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 almond glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from almond oil through polyethylene glycol (PEG) chemistry and synthetic esterification. Produced by attaching polyethylene glycol chains to almond oil glycerides through chemical synthesis.
Mono- and diglycerides, almond oil, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
226993-90-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and 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
Leave-on0.01%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR