PPG-2-Isodeceth-12

PPG-2-Isodeceth-12 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Isodeceth-12, PPG Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from propylene glycol and isodeceth compounds, belonging to the polyglycol ether chemical family. Produced through ethoxylation and esterification of propylene glycol with isodecanol and fatty acids.
Isodecanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (12 mol EO, 2 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
155683-77-5
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.5–1.5%
Rinse-off10%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2016
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR