PPG-2-PEG-11 Hydrogenated Lauryl Alcohol Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol PEG-11 Hydrogenated Lauryl Alcohol Ether
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Polyoxypropylene(2) polyoxyethylene(11) hydrogenated alcohol ether
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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
Synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century as part of industrial chemistry advances. Used in cosmetics to improve texture and stability of formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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