PPG-26-BUTETH-26
PPG-26-BUTETH-26 is a synthetic polymer made from propylene oxide and ethylene oxide segments linked to a butyl group. Rather than being one small, single molecule, the name covers chains built from repeating units, so its identity is tied to the polymer architecture.
PPG-26-BUTETH-26: what it is
PPG-26-BUTETH-26 is a synthetic polymer made from propylene oxide and ethylene oxide segments linked to a butyl group. Rather than being one small, single molecule, the name covers chains built from repeating units, so its identity is tied to the polymer architecture.
The “buteth” part of the name points to a connection with a group derived from butanol, while the propylene oxide and ethylene oxide chains result from synthesis. This distinguishes it from a plant extract or an oil: there is no plant or botanical part associated with this ingredient.
PPG-26-BUTETH-26: what it does in cosmetics
In skin products, PPG-26-BUTETH-26 is used for skin conditioning. In practical terms, that role is intended to support a softer, more comfortable feel on the skin; it does not make the ingredient a treatment for dryness, acne, or another skin condition.
In hair products, conditioning relates to the look and feel of the hair after use. The CIR safety assessment addresses the ingredient in the cosmetic practices and concentrations it reviewed, provided the formulation is non-irritating; it does not show that the isolated polymer treats scalp concerns or hair problems.
PPG-26-BUTETH-26: conditions and care
The CIR assessment covers cosmetic use at the practices and concentrations reviewed when the formulation is non-irritating. This condition does not provide an individual concentration for a specific product.
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