murphyPEG-24 Lanolin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lanolin PEG-24, Polyethylene Glycol 24 Lanolin
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Origin-Derived
Lanolin, ethoxylated (24 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61790-81-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & 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
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 621)
Not an Eye Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 621)
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 621)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR