PPG-9-Ethylhexeth-5

PPG-9-Ethylhexeth-5 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: LLCXFSRLSYMSPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
See also: PPG-9-Ethylhexeth-5 (annotation moved to).
Formula
C13H28O3
Mol. Weight
232.36
CAS #
64366-70-7
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emulsifier and surfactant. Created to stabilize oil and water phases in cosmetics and improve texture and spreadability.
EWG
4
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-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR