PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
AKA “Methyl glucoside propoxylate, DTXSID30977418, 61849-72-7, RefChem:817764, DTXCID001436759, 612-557-2, 3-[[(2S, 3S, 4R, 5S, 6S)-3, 4, 5-tris(3-hydroxypropoxy)-6-methoxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]propan-1-ol, GCNUSOSMERSJBN-OYSTVDSJSA-N
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-20 methyl glucose ether
AKA: Methyl glucoside propoxylate, DTXSID30977418, 61849-72-7, RefChem:817764, DTXCID001436759, 612-557-2, 3-[[(2S, 3S, 4R, 5S, 6S)-3, 4, 5-tris(3-hydroxypropoxy)-6-methoxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]propan-1-ol, GCNUSOSMERSJBN-OYSTVDSJSA-N
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Formula
C19H38O10
Mol. Weight
426.50
CAS #
61849-72-7
Form
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.
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
Synthesized in the late 20th century by combining propylene glycol with glucose derivatives. Developed as a humectant and skin conditioning agent for modern cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR