PEG/PPG-52/32 Dimethyl Ether
AKA “Dimethyl ether copolymer, Silicone humectant
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Peg/ppg-52/32 dimethyl ether
AKA: Dimethyl ether copolymer, Silicone humectant
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
PEG/PPG-52/32 Dimethyl Ether is a copolymer produced by the interaction of 52 moles of ethylene oxide with 32 moles of propylene oxide end-blocked with methyl ether
CAS #
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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 polymer blend created as a solubilizer and humectant for cosmetic applications. Designed to balance hydrophilic and lipophilic properties in complex skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
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