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PPG-14 Butyl Ether

What PPG-14 Butyl Ether is & what it does

PPG-14 Butyl Ether is a polypropylene glycol butyl ether, a synthetic polymeric emollient and solvent. In formulas it is commonly used as a skin conditioning and emollient agent, helping spread the product and impart a smooth, non-greasy slip. It can also act as a carrier for other ingredients. It is not a UV filter and no specific concerns are flagged for it.

What is PPG-14 Butyl Ether?

PPG-14 Butyl Ether is a polypropylene glycol butyl ether, a synthetic polymeric ingredient used as an emollient and solvent.

What does PPG-14 Butyl Ether do in a formula?

It is commonly used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent, helping the product spread smoothly and feel non-greasy. It can also act as a carrier for other ingredients. It is not a UV filter.

Is PPG-14 Butyl Ether safe?

It is generally considered safe as used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. It is used as a supporting emollient rather than an active.

Sunscreens with PPG-14 Butyl Ether

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