murphyPPG-2 C9-11 Pareth-5
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Pareth
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from petroleum-based propylene glycol and synthetic C9-11 fatty alcohols as starting materials. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide and propylene oxide are sequentially added to fatty alcohols.
PPG-2 C9-11 Pareth-5 is the polypropylene glycol ether a mixture of synthetic C9-11 ethoxylated fatty alcohols containing an average of 5 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
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR