PPG-30
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol-30, PPG”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
PPG-30
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol-30
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (30 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
25322-69-4
Form
Liquid
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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
High-molecular-weight polypropylene glycol developed as a humectant and emollient in mid-20th century cosmetics. Used to improve product texture and skin hydration.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
PEG/PPG-30/10 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-30
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-30 Butyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-30 Lanolin Alcohol Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-30 Steareth-4
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-30-Buteth-30
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-30
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
PPG-30 Butyl Ether
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR