A lightweight conditioning agent that helps soften and smooth both hair and skin, improving texture and moisture retention.
CAS #
9038-95-3, 9065-63-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the late 20th century from propylene glycol and butyl ether derivatives. It was created to provide specific solubilizing and emulsifying properties in modern cosmetic formulations with controlled performance characteristics.