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PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
AKA “PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Stearyl PPG-15”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-15 stearyl ether
AKA: Stearyl PPG-15
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
CAS #
25231-21-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Combines stearyl alcohol (derived from animal or vegetable fats, traditionally used as an emollient) with modern synthetic polymers for cosmetic formulation stability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ether.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ether.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ether.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ether.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ethers
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ethers
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
→
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 stearyl ethers.
Lanigan RS, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 stearyl ethers.
Lanigan RS, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 stearyl ethers.
Lanigan RS, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR