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PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
AKA “
Polypropylene Glycol Surfactant
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Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Polyoxyethylene (24) Polyoxypropylene (13) Decyltetradecyl Ether
Form
Liquid
See origin →
WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier and surfactant developed for cosmetics formulation. No traditional or historical application exists for this ingredient.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
2
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
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR