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PPG-24 Butyl Ether
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether, Humectant”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-24 butyl ether
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether, Humectant
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that helps soften and smooth both hair and skin, leaving them feeling hydrated and silky.
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 polypropylene glycol-butyl ether blend created in the 20th century as a solvent and humectant. Developed as part of modern synthetic polymer chemistry with no traditional use history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR