PEG-4-PPG-7 C13/C15 Alcohol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Polypropylene Glycol C13/C15 Alcohol
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Alcohols, C13-15, ethoxylated, propoxylated (4 mol EO, 7 mol PO average molar ratios)
Form
Liquid
State
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 Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer emulsifier developed in the late 20th century combining polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol with synthetic fatty alcohols. Created to replace traditional soap-based emulsifiers and improve product stability and feel.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
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