PPG-3 Hydroxyethyl Soyamide

PPG-3 Hydroxyethyl Soyamide molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Hydroxyethyl Soyamide, Soy-derived Emollient
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from soybean oil-based fatty acids and polyethylene glycol (PEG) starting materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction of soy amides with propylene oxide oligomers.
Amides, soya, N-[2-(2-hydroxypropoxy)ethyl], (3 mol PO average molar ratio)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR