PPG-2-Deceth-15

PPG-2-Deceth-15 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 2 Deceth 15
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Polyoxypropylene(2) polyoxyethylene(15) decyl ether
Effective at 1.04%
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic nonionic surfactant created in the late 20th century. Used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and conditioning agent without historical precedent in traditional medicine or skincare.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.072%
2.0%
0%3%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.072-2
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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