MEA PPG-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Surfactant, Cleansing Agent
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-2,1-propanediyl)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-carboxymethoxy-, 2-aminoethanol salts (6 mol PO, 6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant and emulsifier compound created in the mid-20th century for use in cosmetic formulations. Developed to improve the stability and performance of water-in-oil emulsions and conditioning products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR