PPG-2-Deceth-8

PPG-2-Deceth-8 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 2 Deceth 8
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
PPG-2-Deceth-8 is the polyoxypropylene, polyoxyethylene ether of decyl alcohol
Effective at 1.04%
CAS #
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic polyethylene glycol-based surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for use as an emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetics and personal care products. Has no traditional or historical use prior to modern synthetic chemistry.
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