PPG-6 Trideceth-8
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol Trideceth, PPG-6 Trideceth-8
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-6 trideceth-8
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Trideceth
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, tridecyl ether (8 mol EO; 6 mol PO average molar ratios)
CAS #
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier developed in cosmetic chemistry during the latter 20th century. Created to stabilize complex cosmetic formulations with varying oil and water solubility requirements.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR