murphyPEG-40 Olive Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 40 Olive Glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from olive oil, a botanical oil extracted from the fruit of *Olea europaea* trees. Produced through polyethylene glycol (PEG) esterification of olive glycerides via chemical synthesis.
Glycerides, olive oil (Olea europea) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
103819-46-1
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
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
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 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR