murphySorbeth-20 Beeswax
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sorbitan Polysorbate Beeswax Derivative
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Bee Product
Wax
Not Clean
Origin-Derived
1,4-Anhydro-D-glucitol, ethoxylated, esters with beeswax (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
8051-73-8
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
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
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
4 studies / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 295)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
5 studies / 3 irritating / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 295)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
5 studies / 3 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions minimal to mild (CIR 295)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.5–2.8%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR