murphyPPG-5 Lanolin Wax
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol-5 Lanolin Wax, Emulsifier
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Wax
Clean
Origin-Derived
Lanolin, wax, propoxylated
CAS #
71990-25-5
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
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-assessed3 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 a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 5)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 5)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 5)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on2–4%
Rinse-off2–3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR