murphyPEG-25 Oleamine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 26635-93-8, 2-[2-hydroxyethoxy-[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]oxyethanol, JNHVXLWUCMXUNL-KTKRTIGZSA-N
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from oleic acid and ethylene oxide, both petroleum-derived or plant-oil-sourced compounds. Synthesized through polyethylene glycol chain attachment to oleamine via ethoxylation reaction.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.,.alpha'.-[2,2'-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethyl].omega.-hydroxy- (25 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
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Locks In Moisture
Removes dirt and impurities
Reduces flyaways
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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