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PPG-17-Buteth-17
AKA “7-methyl-2, 6, 9, 12-tetraoxahexadecane, RefChem:1074483, DTXCID101338047, 104443-90-5, DTXSID00908976, Peg/ppg butyl ether, Tergitol nonionic XD, Tergitol XD (nonionic), PPG-36-Buteth-36”
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredient Facts
PPG-17-Buteth-17
AKA: 7-methyl-2, 6, 9, 12-tetraoxahexadecane, RefChem:1074483, DTXCID101338047, 104443-90-5, DTXSID00908976, Peg/ppg butyl ether, Tergitol nonionic XD, Tergitol XD (nonionic), PPG-36-Buteth-36
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, monobutyl ether
Formula
C13H28O4
Mol. Weight
248.36
CAS #
9038-95-3, 9065-63-8
Form
Liquid
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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 modern synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed for cosmetics formulation. No traditional or historical application exists.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR