murphyPEG-4-PPG-7 C13/C15 Alcohol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Polypropylene Glycol C13/C15 Alcohol
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from C13-C15 fatty alcohols, typically obtained from petrochemical or plant-based sources. Synthesized through sequential ethoxylation and propoxylation reactions using ethylene oxide and propylene oxide catalysts.
Alcohols, C13-15, ethoxylated, propoxylated (4 mol EO, 7 mol PO average molar ratios)
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
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 2016
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR