murphyPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquicaprylate/Sesquicaprate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 methyl glucose sesquicaprylate, PEG 20 methyl glucose sesquicaprate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut and palm kernel oils, which contain medium-chain fatty acids (C8-C10). Produced through esterification with methyl glucoside, followed by ethoxylation with polyethylene glycol.
Fatty acids, C8-10, esters with methyl-d-glucopyranoside (3:2), ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
119831-19-5
Form
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.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR