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Emollient

PPG-4 LAURYL ETHER

CAS 9064-14-6 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A lauryl alcohol with four propylene glycol units attached. Acts as a light, non-greasy emollient and co-solvent. Generally well-tolerated; only mild defatting at high concentrations is a practical caveat.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient feel
  • Reduces tackiness in formulations
  • Compatible with both polar and non-polar oils

Known concerns

  • Mild defatting potential at high % in rinse-off
  • Limited specific human-skin sensitization data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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