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PPG-4 Laureth-2
AKA “
Polypropylene Glycol 4 Laureth-2
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Emollient
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Ingredient Facts
Ppg-4 laureth-2
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 4 Laureth-2
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Dodecanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (2 mol EO, 4 mol PO average molar ratio); Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated propoxylated
CAS #
68439-51-0
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin 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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier derived from propylene glycol and ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. Developed to create stable, emulsified cosmetic products.
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
Restricted By
Credo Beauty
Whole Foods Premium Body Care
EWG VERIFIED
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
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-4 Laureth-2
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR