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Humectant

PPG-8 GLYCERYL ETHER

CAS 25791-96-2
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A propylene-glycol-glyceryl ether used as a mild humectant and solvent. Standard PPG class with the usual purity-grade caveats.

Skin benefits

  • Humectant glycol ether
  • Skin conditioning
  • Mild solvent / emollient

Known concerns

  • Possible trace ethylene-oxide / dioxane impurities
  • PPG class — trace impurity caveat
  • Mild eye irritant at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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