murphyPPG-2-Deceth-10
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 2 Deceth 10
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from decanol, a fatty alcohol typically sourced from coconut or palm oil, combined with ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. Synthesized through ethoxylation and propoxylation reactions that attach polyethylene and polypropylene glycol chains to the decanol backbone.
Decanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (10 mol EO, 2 mol PO average molar ratio)
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & 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