PPG-12-Buteth-12

AKA: 2-(1-butoxypropan-2-yloxy)ethanol, 2-((1-Butoxypropan-2-yl)oxy)ethan-1-ol

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

OriginPPG-12-Buteth-12 is synthesized from propylene glycol and butethanol through polymerization and ethoxylation reactions. The compound is produced by sequential addition of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide to butanol under catalytic conditions.

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, monobutyl ether

CAS #

9038-95-3, 9065-63-8

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

The paper trail

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2022

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR