PPG-10 Lanolin Alcohol Ether

PPG-10 Lanolin Alcohol Ether

AKA “PPG-10 lanolin alcohol ether”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Ppg-10 lanolin alcohol ether

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Barrier Lipid

Not Clean

Alcohols, lanolin, propoxylated (10 mol PO average molar ratio)

CAS #

68439-53-2

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Lanolin, used since ancient times as an emollient from sheep's wool secretions, was chemically modified in the 20th century by combining with propylene glycol polymers. This modern derivative was designed to improve lanolin's stability and performance in cosmetics while reducing potential sensitizing properties.