PPG-8-Ceteth-2

PPG-8-Ceteth-2

AKA “hexadecan-1-ol;2-methyloxirane;oxirane, Triglyceryl beeswax, PPG-1-Ceteth-5, PPG-2-Ceteth-1, PPG-2-Ceteth-5, PPG-4-Ceteth-5, PPG-1-Ceteth-20, PPG-8-Ceteth-10, SCHEMBL285156”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

PPG-8-Ceteth-2

AKA: Hexadecan-1-ol;2-methyloxirane;oxirane, Triglyceryl beeswax, PPG-1-Ceteth-5, PPG-2-Ceteth-1, PPG-2-Ceteth-5, PPG-4-Ceteth-5, PPG-1-Ceteth-20, PPG-8-Ceteth-10, SCHEMBL285156

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, hexadecyl ether

Effective at 5.03%

Formula

C21H44O3

Mol. Weight

344.60

CAS #

9087-53-0, 37311-01-6

Form

Liquid

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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.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant and emulsifier. Created to stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetic formulations and improve product texture.