PEG/PPG-52/32 Dimethyl Ether

AKA: Dimethyl ether copolymer, Silicone humectant

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

PEG/PPG-52/32 Dimethyl Ether is a copolymer produced by the interaction of 52 moles of ethylene oxide with 32 moles of propylene oxide end-blocked with methyl ether

CAS #

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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

Traditional Use

Synthetic polymer blend created as a solubilizer and humectant for cosmetic applications. Designed to balance hydrophilic and lipophilic properties in complex skincare formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not an Irritant

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR