PPG-36-Buteth-36
AKA “12-tetraoxahexadecane, RefChem:1074483, DTXCID101338047, Peg/ppg butyl ether, Tergitol nonionic XD, Tergitol XD (nonionic), PPG-17-Buteth-17”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
PPG-36-Buteth-36
AKA: 12-tetraoxahexadecane, RefChem:1074483, DTXCID101338047, Peg/ppg butyl ether, Tergitol nonionic XD, Tergitol XD (nonionic), PPG-17-Buteth-17
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleanser that removes impurities while conditioning hair and skin, leaving them soft and smooth without stripping natural moisture.
Formula
C13H28O4
Mol. Weight
248.36
CAS #
9038-95-3, 9065-63-8
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic surfactant created for cosmetics as an emulsifier and texture-improving agent. Part of late-20th-century advances in polymer-based cosmetic ingredients.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR