murphyPEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Oil Glycerides Ethoxylate, Polyethylene Glycol Glyceryl Cocoate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil, a tropical plant-based fat rich in fatty acids.
Produced through esterification of coconut fatty acids with glycerol, followed by ethoxylation with ethylene oxide.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–2.4%
Rinse-off0.09–2.4%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR