murphyPPG-4-Ceteareth-12
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol-4 Ceteareth-12, Emulsifier
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from cetearyl alcohol (C16-18 fatty alcohols), typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation and propoxylation, adding ethylene oxide and propylene oxide chains to the alcohol.
Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated, propoxylated (12 mol EO, 4 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2016
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR