murphyPPG-10-Ceteareth-20
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Surfactant
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols (cetearyl alcohol) sourced from coconut or palm oil. Produced through ethoxylation and propoxylation reactions adding ethylene oxide and propylene oxide chains.
Alcohols, C16--18, ethoxylated, propoxylated (20 mol EO, 10 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
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR