murphyPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-7 Coconut Glyceride, Polyethylene Glycol 7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil, a plant-based fatty acid source obtained from coconut palm fruit kernels. Synthesized through polyethylene glycol esterification of coconut fatty acids and glycerin.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
66105-29-1, 68201-46-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 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
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 40 and 681)
Not Phototoxic
Animal test and Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 40 and 681)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 40 and 681)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
6 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / 3 not irritating / reactions slight to mild (CIR 40)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.02–11.3%
Rinse-off0.01–10%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR