PPG-12 Butyl Ether

PPG-12 Butyl Ether 1
AKA: Butyl Polypropylene Glycol
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-butyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (12 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9003-13-8
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent and solvent developed in the late 20th century from propylene glycol and butyl ether. It was created to provide improved spreading, moisture retention, and texture enhancement in modern skincare and personal care products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR