murphyPEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-240 HDI Copolymer, Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether PEG-240 Copolymer
Synthetic
Clean
OriginSynthesized from polyethylene glycol (PEG) and aliphatic isocyanate (HDI) polymer backbone with long-chain ether groups. Produced through step-growth polymerization of PEG with HDI, followed by esterification with decyltetradeceth-20 alcohol.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (240 mol EO average), copolymer with 1,6-hexanediisocyanate, diether with alpha-(2-decyltetradecyl)-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (20 mol EO average)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Light Stabilizer
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 704)
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 704)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 704)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1–2%
Rinse-off1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR