PPG-34
AKA “
Polypropylene Glycol 34
”
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredient Facts
PPG-34
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 34
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (34 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
25322-69-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
WHAT'S IT DO?
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
Polypropylene glycol variant synthesized in the 20th century as a humectant and emollient for cosmetic use.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
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
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
PPG-34
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
PPG-34-Steareth-3
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR