murphyPEG/PPG-14/2 Propylheptyl Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from 2-propylheptanol, ethylene oxide, and propylene oxide through synthetic polymer chemistry. Synthesized by sequential addition (ethoxylation and propoxylation) of ethylene and propylene oxides to the alcohol backbone.
PEG/PPG-14/2 Propylheptyl Ether is the product formed by the reaction of 2-propylheptanol with an average of 14 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR