murphyPPG-1 Trideceth-6
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from tridecanol (a synthetic fatty alcohol) and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide chemical feedstocks. Synthesized through ethoxylation and propoxylation reactions that sequentially attach ethoxy and propoxy groups to the alcohol backbone.
Tridecanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (6 mol EO, 1 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR