murphyPPG-4 C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 4 C12-14 Secondary Pareth-5
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from propylene glycol and fatty alcohols sourced from petroleum or plant oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation and esterification to create a surfactant molecule with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties.
PPG-4 C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5 is the polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene ether of a mixture of synthetic secondary C12-14 alcohols with an average ethoxylation value of 5 and an average propoxylation value of 4
CAS #
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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
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR