Ingredient deep-dive

PPG (Polypropylene Glycol): Is It a Microplastic?

Medium concernPEG / glycol

Synthetic polymer in the propylene glycol family.

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PPG (Polypropylene Glycol) — common questions

Is PPG (Polypropylene Glycol) a microplastic?

Yes — it is classified as a synthetic polymer. Synthetic polymer in the propylene glycol family.

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PEG (Polyethylene Glycol)

PEG / glycol · Medium concern

Synthetic polymer / surfactant family. Often contaminated with 1,4-dioxane during manufacture.