Definition
Alcohols, C12-15 , ethoxylated, propoxylated (12 mol EO, 6 mol PO average molar ratios)
Cosmetic roles
Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
PPG-6 C12-15 PARETH-12INCIAlcohols, C12-15, ethoxylated propoxylatedSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68551-13-3
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID8041585
What products actually use it for
What the 16 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Surfactant (surface active agent)14
- Defoamer1
- Emulsifier1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.
Classed as moderate1
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 3 studies
- Category 6.3B (Category 3)
Skin Irritation · Read Across - Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2
Skin Irritation · Screening - Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard