PPG-5 Lanolin Wax Glyceride
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol-5 Lanolin Wax Glyceride, Emulsifier
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Wax
Not Clean
Waxes, lanolin, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), propoxylated (5 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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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 synthetic cosmetic ingredient combining lanolin wax (historically used for skin protection and conditioning) with polypropylene glycol and glycerin, developed to improve texture and moisturization in modern products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR