murphyPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 methyl glucose sesquilaurate, PEG 20 methyl glucose sesquilaurate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oil fatty acids combined with glucose derivatives. Produced through esterification followed by ethoxylation with polyethylene glycol.
Dodecanoic acid, 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