PEG/PPG-36/41 Dimethyl Ether
AKA “Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Peg/ppg-36/41 dimethyl ether
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Methyloxirane, polymer with oxirane, dimethyl ether (36 mol EO, 41 mol PO average)
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ingredient created in cosmetic laboratories as a solubilizer and humectant. Formulated to improve the blending of fragrant and active ingredients while enhancing skin compatibility.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR