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Conditioning Agent

PPG-7-BUTETH-4

CAS 9038-95-3 / 9065-63-8 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A polypropylene-glycol/butyl ethoxylate that doubles as a mild surfactant and skin/hair conditioner. Topically well tolerated, but the wider PEG/PPG family carries an EU atmospheric flag, keeping it in the yellow tier.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant action
  • Skin and hair conditioning
  • Improves emulsion stability

Known concerns

  • EU CosIng atmospheric/ozone flag
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane residue
  • Limited individual safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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