murphyPEG-45 Safflower Glycerides
AKA: PEG 45 safflower glycerides, Polyethylene glycol safflower glycerides
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginSafflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a thistle-family plant native to arid regions of Asia and Africa. Oil is cold-pressed from safflower seeds. The resulting glycerides are ethoxylated with polyethylene glycol chains to create emulsifying properties.
Mono- and diglycerides, safflower oil, ethoxylated (45 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
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-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