PEG/PPG-52/32 Dimethyl Ether

PEG/PPG-52/32 Dimethyl Ether molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dimethyl ether copolymer, Silicone humectant
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginProduced from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, both petroleum-derived chemicals, end-blocked with methyl groups. Synthesized through catalytic polymerization of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide monomers in controlled sequence.
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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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-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2016
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR