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PPG-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether
AKA “Lanolin Derivative, Wool Wax Alcohol Ether”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-2 lanolin alcohol ether
AKA: Lanolin Derivative, Wool Wax Alcohol Ether
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Alcohols, lanolin, propoxylated
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
Synthesized by chemically modifying lanolin (a traditional wool grease used for centuries in skincare) with propylene glycol. Modern reformulation designed to improve stability and spreadability of lanolin in contemporary cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR