PPG-40 Diethylmonium Chloride
AKA “
Polypropylene Glycol-40 Diethylmonium Chloride, Cationic Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Ppg-40 diethylmonium chloride
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol-40 Diethylmonium Chloride, Cationic Surfactant
Ingredient · Antistatic · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Not Clean
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-[2-(diethylmethylammonio)methylethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-, chloride
CAS #
9042-76-6, 9076-43-1
Form
Liquid
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Antistatic
Reduces Static
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Flyaways
Traditional Use
Synthetic conditioning agent developed for cosmetic applications. Created to provide anti-static and conditioning properties in hair and skin care 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
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
PPG-40 Diethylmonium Chloride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR