murphyPEG-4 Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol-4 Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the natural starting material. Synthesized through polyethoxylation and esterification of glyceryl and stearic acid components.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with oxybis[propanediol]dioctadecanoate (2:1) (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
86360-24-9
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.
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
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
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2022
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR