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PPG-20
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol, Humectant”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
PPG-20
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol, Humectant
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (20 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
25322-69-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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
A polypropylene glycol polymer developed in the mid-20th century as a humectant and conditioning agent. Created as part of the synthetic glycol family for use in skincare and haircare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Propylene Glycol and Polypropylene Glycols
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Bis-Vinyldimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Bis-Vinyldimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-12 Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG/PPG-20/22 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG/PPG-20/23 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG/PPG-20/29 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-20
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-20 Butyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-20 Lanolin Alcohol Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Acetate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-20-Buteth-30
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-20-Decyltetradeceth-10
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-20-PEG-20 Hydrogenated Lanolin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG/PPG-20/23 Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PPG-20-Decyltetradeceth-10
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PPG-20-PEG-20 Hydrogenated Lanolin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR