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Conditioning Agent

PPG-4-BUTETH-4

CAS 9038-95-3 / 9065-63-8
73

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A small symmetric PPG/PEG butyl ether — used as a light conditioning solvent that helps fragrances and actives stay dispersed. Generally well tolerated at cosmetic levels.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin and hair conditioning
  • Light emollient and solvent
  • Symmetric chain — predictable formulation

Known concerns

  • Short polymer length — some skin uptake
  • Butyl end-cap — possible butanol residues
  • PEG impurities (1,4-dioxane) if unpurified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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