PPG-13

AKA: Polypropylene glycol 13
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginPPG-13 is a synthetic polypropylene glycol derived from propylene oxide and water as starting materials. It is produced through catalytic polymerization of propylene oxide monomers.
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (13 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
25322-69-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
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
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR