PPG-5-Buteth-5

PPG-5-Buteth-5 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-(1-butoxypropan-2-yloxy)ethanol, 2-((1-Butoxypropan-2-yl)oxy)ethan-1-ol
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from propylene glycol and butyl ethers, members of the synthetic polyether alcohol chemical family. Synthesized through the ethoxylation and butoxylation of propylene glycol via catalytic addition reactions.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, monobutyl ether
CAS #
9038-95-3, 9065-63-8
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
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.05–0.5%
Rinse-off0.05–0.2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR