murphyPPG-2 C9-11 Pareth-7
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Pareth
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from C9-11 fatty alcohols derived from petroleum or plant sources combined with propylene and ethylene oxide. Produced through sequential etherification reactions, where propylene oxide then ethylene oxide are added via catalytic processes.
PPG-2 C9-11 Pareth-7 is the polypropylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C9-11 ethoxylated fatty alcohols containing an average of 7 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