murphyPPG-3 C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7 Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from secondary alcohols with 12–14 carbon chains, part of the synthetic surfactant chemical family. Synthesized through sequential ethoxylation and propoxylation of C12-14 sec-alcohols using ethylene and propylene oxide.
Sec. alcohols C12-14, ethoxylated, propoxylated (7 ml EO, 3 mol PO)
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
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR