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PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
AKA “PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Stearyl PPG-15”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-15 stearyl ether
AKA: Stearyl PPG-15
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizing ingredient derived from natural sources that helps soften and smooth skin while improving product texture.
CAS #
25231-21-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Combines stearyl alcohol (derived from animal or vegetable fats, traditionally used as an emollient) with modern synthetic polymers for cosmetic formulation stability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ether.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ether.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ether.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ether.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ethers
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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PPG-11 and PPG-15 Stearyl Ethers
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 stearyl ethers.
Lanigan RS, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 stearyl ethers.
Lanigan RS, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 stearyl ethers.
Lanigan RS, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR