PPG-3 Butyl Ether
AKA “Tripropylene glycol butyl ether, DTXCID6022503, TPBGE, RefChem:191959, UNII-K0N34Z34O8, DOWANOL TPNB CLYCOL ETHER, EINECS 259-910-3, Tripropylene glycol (mono) nbutyl ether”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-3 butyl ether
AKA: Tripropylene glycol butyl ether, DTXCID6022503, TPBGE, RefChem:191959, UNII-K0N34Z34O8, DOWANOL TPNB CLYCOL ETHER, EINECS 259-910-3, Tripropylene glycol (mono) nbutyl ether
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that helps hair and skin absorb and retain moisture, while also helping other ingredients blend smoothly in the formula.
Formula
C13H28O4
Mol. Weight
248.36
CAS #
55934-93-5
Form
Liquid
State
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
Synthetic polymer derivative created in the 20th century as a humectant and solvent for cosmetic formulations. Designed to improve product texture and prevent water loss.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR