murphyPEG-20 Tsubakiate Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Camellia Oil PEG-20 Glycerides, Tsubaki Oil PEG-20 Glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginCamellia japonica is a flowering plant native to East Asia, belonging to the Theaceae family. Oil is cold-pressed from the seeds. The oil is then chemically modified through ethoxylation, adding polyethylene glycol chains for enhanced emulsifying properties.
Mono- and diglycerides, Camellia japonica seed oil, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR