PEG/PPG-36/41 Dimethyl Ether

PEG/PPG-36/41 Dimethyl Ether molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, members of the synthetic polymer chemical family. Synthesized through ring-opening polymerization of these oxides, followed by methylation to create the dimethyl ether derivative.
Methyloxirane, polymer with oxirane, dimethyl ether (36 mol EO, 41 mol PO average)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–5%
Rinse-off0.1–1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2016
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR