PPG-25-Laureth-25
AKA: Surfactant, Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Dodecanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (2 mol EO, 4 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68238-81-3, 37311-00-5
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 surfactant and emulsifier developed in the late 20th century. Created to combine polypropylene glycol with laureth chemistry to improve emulsification in cosmetic creams and lotions.
EWG
2
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR