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PPG-2-Ceteth-1
AKA “hexadecan-1-ol;2-methyloxirane;oxirane, Triglyceryl beeswax, PPG-1-Ceteth-5, PPG-2-Ceteth-5, PPG-4-Ceteth-5, PPG-8-Ceteth-2, PPG-1-Ceteth-20, PPG-8-Ceteth-10, SCHEMBL285156”
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredient Facts
PPG-2-Ceteth-1
AKA: Hexadecan-1-ol;2-methyloxirane;oxirane, Triglyceryl beeswax, PPG-1-Ceteth-5, PPG-2-Ceteth-5, PPG-4-Ceteth-5, PPG-8-Ceteth-2, PPG-1-Ceteth-20, PPG-8-Ceteth-10, SCHEMBL285156
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, hexadecyl ether
Effective at 2.52%
Formula
C21H44O3
Mol. Weight
344.60
CAS #
9087-53-0, 37311-01-6
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic polyether surfactant developed in the late 20th century. Used in cosmetics as a gentle emulsifier and conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.05%
5.0%
0%7%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.05-5
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR