murphyPEG-5 Hydrogenated Corn Glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogenated Corn Oil Glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from corn oil glycerides, a triglyceride compound extracted from corn kernels. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation followed by ethoxylation with polyethylene glycol units.
Corn (Zea mays) oil glycerides, hydrogenated, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61788-85-0
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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