PPG-17 Butyl Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from propylene glycol and butanol, members of the alcohol and glycol chemical families. Produced through ether linkage formation via catalytic reaction between propylene glycol oligomers and butyl alcohol.
Polyoxypropylene (17) butyl ether
CAS #
9003-13-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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