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Humectant

PPG-55 GLYCERYL ETHER

CAS 25791-96-2
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A high-PO PPG glyceryl ether (55 PO units) used as a skin conditioning humectant and co-solvent. PPG glyceryl ether class has a clean tolerance record; high MW limits skin penetration further.

Function

SOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning humectant
  • Smooth, non-tacky moisturization
  • Useful as a co-solvent in emulsions

Known concerns

  • High-PPG content means trace residuals possible
  • Limited individual cosmetic monograph

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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