PPG-6 C12-18 Pareth-11
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol Pareth, PPG-6 C12-18 Pareth-11
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-6 c12-18 pareth-11
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Pareth
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Alcohols C12-18, ethoxylated, propoxylated (11 mol EO, 6 mol PO) Science: Functions: Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic emulsifying polymer in cosmetic chemistry during the 1970s-1980s. Designed to provide superior emulsification in creams and lotions without natural oil bases.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR