PPG-14 Butyl Ether
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether, PPG-14 Butyl Ether”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-14 butyl ether
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Lightweight conditioning agent that helps smooth and soften both hair and skin, leaving them feeling hydrated and manageable.
CAS #
9003-13-8
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 polymer created in the 20th century for use as a humectant and solvent in cosmetics. No traditional precedent exists.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR