PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether

PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePPG-5 PENTAERYTHRITYL ETHER
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Lip Moisturizers 57.1%Body Lotions 14.3%Day Moisturizers 14.3%General Moisturizers 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether do in skincare?
PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lip moisturizers (57.1% of its uses).

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