murphyPEG-20 Oleamine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 26635-93-8, 2-[2-hydroxyethoxy-[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]oxyethanol, JNHVXLWUCMXUNL-KTKRTIGZSA-N
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from oleamine, a fatty amine typically sourced from coconut or palm oil derivatives. Synthesized through ethoxylation of oleamine with polyethylene glycol via catalytic addition.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.,.alpha'.-[2,2'-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethyl].omega.-hydroxy- (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C22H45NO4
Mol. Weight
387.60
CAS #
26635-93-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
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
Reduces flyaways
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
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR