PPG-2-Buteth-2
AKA “2-(1-butoxypropan-2-yloxy)ethanol, 2-((1-Butoxypropan-2-yl)oxy)ethan-1-ol”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
PPG-2-Buteth-2
AKA: 2-(1-butoxypropan-2-yloxy)ethanol, 2-((1-Butoxypropan-2-yl)oxy)ethan-1-ol
Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Helps create smooth, stable textures in formulas while conditioning hair and skin to feel soft and hydrated.
CAS #
9038-95-3, 9065-63-8
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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 glycol ether compound developed for cosmetic use. Functions as a solvent and humectant in contemporary skincare and beauty products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR