murphyPEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 45 Palm Kernel Glycerides
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginNative to Southeast Asia. Derived from palm kernel oil, a fatty oil extracted from the kernels of Elaeis guineensis palms grown in Southeast Asia. Produced through polyethylene glycol (PEG) esterification and ethoxylation of palm kernel glycerides.
Mono- and diglycerides, palm kernel oil, ethoxylated (12 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
124046-52-2
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.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 681)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.9–5%
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR