murphyPPG-2 C9-11 Pareth-11
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Pareth
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from synthetic C9-11 fatty alcohols, propylene glycol, and ethylene oxide as starting materials. Synthesized through ethoxylation and propoxylation reactions to create a polymeric surfactant compound.
PPG-2 C9-11 Pareth-11 is the polypropylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C9-11 ethoxylated fatty alcohols containing an average of 11 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide.
CAS #
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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.
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
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR