murphyPEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginDerived from shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa), a fat extracted from the nuts of African shea trees. Created by polyethylene glycol (PEG) esterification of shea butter glycerides to increase water solubility.
Glycerides, shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii), ethoxylated (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
226993-83-5
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
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.
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Quells irritation
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
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 681)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 681)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 681)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.005–1%
Rinse-off0.1–1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR