murphyPEG-20 Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 hydrogenated palm glycerides, PEG 20 hydrogenated palm glycerides
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palm oil glycerides, which are then hydrogenated to increase stability and saturation. Produced by hydrogenating palm oil glycerides, then ethoxylating them with polyethylene glycol (PEG-20).
Glycerides, hydrogenated palm oil mono- and di-, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61788-85-0
Form
Liquid
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.23–1.2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR