PPG-2 Butyl Ether
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether, PPG-2 Butyl Ether”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-2 butyl ether
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that helps soften and smooth both hair and skin while improving product texture and performance.
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic solvent and humectant in the mid-20th century. Created to improve spreadability and moisture retention in cosmetic formulations without natural precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR