PPG-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether

AKA: Lanolin Derivative, Wool Wax Alcohol Ether

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Barrier Lipid

Not Clean

Alcohols, lanolin, propoxylated

CAS #

68439-53-2

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthesized by chemically modifying lanolin (a traditional wool grease used for centuries in skincare) with propylene glycol. Modern reformulation designed to improve stability and spreadability of lanolin in contemporary cosmetics.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not an Irritant

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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