PPG-5 Lanolin Wax

PPG-5 Lanolin Wax molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol-5 Lanolin Wax, Emulsifier
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Wax
Clean
Lanolin, wax, propoxylated
CAS #
71990-25-5
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic derivative combining traditional lanolin (used for millennia in skincare) with polypropylene glycol, created to enhance emulsification and skin conditioning in contemporary formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR