murphyPPG-7
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 7
Synthetic
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from propylene glycol, a petrochemical-based compound in the glycol family. Synthesized through polymerization of propylene oxide molecules to create a polymeric chain structure.
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (7 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
25322-69-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR