murphyPPG-15-Buteth-20
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from propylene glycol and fatty alcohols, members of the polyether alcohol chemical family. Synthesized through ethoxylation and butoxylation reactions linking these base materials together.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, monobutyl ether
CAS #
9038-95-3
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR