PPG-4 Laureth-5 is a water-soluble surfactant that can be produced from petrochemicals or plants. We use the plant-derived form of this ingredient in some of our dishwasher machine detergents for its effective cleansing properties. This ingredient is considered safe for use in this context, though direct skin contact should be avoided.

Other names: Polyoxyethylene (5) Polyoxypropylene (4) Lauryl Ether

Chemical class: Alkoxylated Alcohols

REFERENCES

Fiume, M. M., Heldreth, B., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., Hill, R. A., Klaassen, C. D., Liebler, D. C., Marks, J. G., Jr, Shank, R. C., Slaga, T. J., Snyder, P. W., & Andersen, F. A. (2016). Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers as Used in Cosmetics. International journal of toxicology, 35(1 Suppl), 60S–89S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581816650626