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POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-10.

Optional / SKIN CONDITIONING

POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-10 functions as a skin conditioning agent, playing a role in maintaining the skin's overall condition and appearance. This water-soluble ingredient is frequently incorporated into various cosmetic formulations aiming to support skin health.

Summary

Skin conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by acting as a skin conditioning agent, which contributes to preserving the skin in a healthy state and promoting a desirable feel.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No specific information regarding 'dusting' behavior or associated thresholds for POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-10 was found in the available research data.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

While a specific optimal pH range for POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-10 is not explicitly defined, related polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are generally stable across a broad range of heat, acid, and alkali conditions. However, stability can be compromised by warm temperatures, light exposure, and the presence of oxygen, which may lead to a decrease in pH and an increase in ionic strength. For optimal stability, solutions are best stored frozen; refrigerated solutions are more stable than those kept at room temperature, particularly when protected from light and oxygen.

Conflicts

  • No direct incompatibilities for POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-10 were identified. However, general incompatibilities observed with polyethylene glycols (PEGs) include interactions with substances such as phenol, penicillin, bacitracin, sorbitol, tannic acid, and salicylic acid. PEGs may also impact the integrity of certain plastic materials; for instance, degradation and loss of drug potency have been noted when PEG-based formulations were stored in polyvinylchloride (PVC) IV tubing.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Specific safety assessments for POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-10 by organizations such as CIR, SCCS, or FDA were not found. However, related ingredients like Butylene Glycol have been deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) board and are recognized as safe food additives by the FDA. Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) in general are considered to exhibit low toxicity, suggesting a potentially similar profile for POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-10, though direct evaluation is pending.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Optional

POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-10 functions as a skin conditioning agent, offering basic support for skin health, though specific efficacy data for this particular compound is limited.

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