PPG-2 C12-13 Pareth-8

PPG-2 C12-13 Pareth-8 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Pareth
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from C12-13 fatty alcohols and propylene oxide and ethylene oxide, both petroleum-based chemical feedstocks. Synthesized through sequential ethoxylation and propoxylation reactions of the fatty alcohol base material.
Polyoxypropylene(2) polyoxyethylene(8) C12-13 fatty alcohol ether
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and 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 Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR