PEG/PPG-14/2 Propylheptyl Ether
AKA “Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Propylheptyl Ether
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg/ppg-14/2 propylheptyl ether
AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
PEG/PPG-14/2 Propylheptyl Ether is the product formed by the reaction of 2-propylheptanol with an average of 14 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide Science: Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic conditioning agent developed for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Engineered to improve spreadability and texture in contemporary skincare and color cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-8 Propylheptyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-10/2 Propylheptyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-14/2 Propylheptyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-4/2 Propylheptyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-40/2 Propylheptyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-6/2 Propylheptyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
PEG-8 Propylheptyl Ether
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR