murphyPPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Emollient, Glucose Ether Ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from glucose and plant-derived fatty acids, typically from coconut or palm sources. Produced through esterification of methyl glucose with distearic acid and propylene glycol polymers.
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-, 2,6-ether with methyl d-glucopyranoside (2:1), ether with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)]- (1:2)
CAS #
93821-74-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 617)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 617)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on4%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR