Nonionic PEG/PPG surfactant
PPG-6 C12-18 PARETH-11
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A nonionic surfactant and emulsifier used to blend oil and water in cleansers and lotions. It is generally mild, but ethoxylation can leave trace 1,4-dioxane unless suppliers purify carefully, so quality control matters.
Skin benefits
- Functions as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier
- Solubilizes oils into water-based formulas
- Mild compared to anionic surfactants
- Helps create stable, low-irritation cleansers
Known concerns
- Ethoxylated and propoxylated ingredient with possible 1,4-dioxane residues
- Manufacturing impurities depend on supplier purification
- Surfactants can be defatting to skin at high levels
- Environmental degradation profile of PPG-PEG ethers is mixed
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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