PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24 ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a nonionic solubilizer and emulsifier used to help oils, fragrance components, and lipophilic actives disperse into water-based or surfactant-based formulas. It can also support cleansing feel and clarity in rinse-off systems.
What does PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24 do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a nonionic solubilizer and emulsifier used to help oils, fragrance components, and lipophilic actives disperse into water-based or surfactant-based formulas. It can also support cleansing feel and clarity in rinse-off systems.
Is PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24 clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it carries notable friction because it is made through ethoxylation and propoxylation, processes associated with residual ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and 1,4-dioxane controls. It is generally not a high-sensitization material, but many stricter standards restrict this chemistry because of processing-residue and sourcing concerns.
Is PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24 sustainable?
This material is largely synthetic, with petrochemical oxide inputs and a fatty-alcohol backbone that may be petrochemical or oleochemical depending on supplier. Its biodegradation profile is less favorable than simpler plant-derived nonionic surfactants, especially because branching and propoxylation can slow breakdown.
Is PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24 COSMOS-approved?
It is not permitted under COSMOS-organic or COSMOS-natural standards because alkoxylated materials made with ethylene oxide or propylene oxide chemistry fall outside the standard’s allowed processing routes. Its Green Chemistry fit is weak, due to nonrenewable inputs, residue-management requirements, and moderate biodegradability concerns.
How does PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24 work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic polyether with a long branched hydrophobe and average chains containing both oxypropylene and oxyethylene units, giving it strong oil-solubilizing behavior with water compatibility. Typical use is often in the low single digits for solubilization or emulsification, and it is broadly pH-stable because the ether linkages are less hydrolysis-prone than ester emulsifiers.
Last updated 2026-05-14