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PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER.

Valuable CAS 61419-46-3 / SKIN CONDITIONING

PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient acting as a versatile solvent and texture enhancer. It is designed to promote a silky skin feel, enhance the spreadability of formulations, and support lightweight product textures while providing significant moisturizing benefits and improving skin barrier function.

Summary

Skin Conditioning Solvent Texture Enhancer Moisturizer Barrier Enhancer Penetrant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by improving the spreadability and absorption of cosmetic formulations, contributing to a non-sticky, smooth skin feel. It functions as a potent skin conditioner, softener, and penetrant, facilitating deeper absorption of other active ingredients. Crucially, it provides a long-lasting moisturizing effect without tackiness and strengthens the skin's natural barrier by enhancing the structural order of lipids within the stratum corneum.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 2–7%
Optimal

Effective across 2% to 7% for various applications, with up to 5% for eye products and up to 7% for face, neck, body, and hand products.

Key findings

  1. 01 Demonstrates high moisture retention, preventing and improving dry skin with daily use, showing a synergistic effect when combined with glycerol.
  2. 02 Improves skin barrier function by increasing lipid structure ordering in the stratum corneum, reducing water diffusion.
  3. 03 Maintains stable pH values in emulgels after rigorous stability testing, indicating formulation robustness.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No data available in the provided research regarding dusting properties or thresholds for PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Exhibits excellent stability across both acidic and alkaline conditions, maintaining formulation integrity and pH stability in finished products.

Synergies

  • Glycerol (enhances dry skin improvement)

Conflicts

  • Can enhance the dermal penetration of other ingredients; formulators must carefully assess the safety implications for active ingredients whose safety is dependent on limited skin absorption.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
7%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel deemed PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, among other alkyl PEG/PPG ethers, safe for cosmetic use at current concentrations when formulated to be non-irritating. Its large molecular size suggests minimal skin penetration and systemic circulation. However, its ability to enhance the penetration of other ingredients requires careful consideration during formulation to ensure overall product safety.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether is a valuable multifunctional ingredient, enhancing product aesthetics, delivering robust moisturization, and improving skin barrier function while maintaining a strong safety profile.

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