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PPG-120 BUTYL ETHER.

Valuable CAS 9003-13-8 / HAIR CONDITIONING

PPG-120 Butyl Ether is a multi-functional ingredient acting as a skin and hair conditioning agent and a solvent. It forms a protective, non-occlusive film on the skin, aiding in moisture retention and contributing to enhanced texture and suppleness, resulting in a smooth finish.

Summary

Skin-conditioning agent Hair-conditioning agent Solvent Moisturizer Film former

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by creating a fine, protective film on the skin's surface. This film acts as a barrier, effectively preventing transepidermal water loss and shielding the skin from dehydration. As a result, it helps to restore the skin's natural suppleness, refines its texture, and imparts a perceptibly smooth, silky sensation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 While specific clinical efficacy studies for PPG-120 Butyl Ether were not identified, related ingredients within the PPG Butyl Ether group, such as PPG BE800 (with an average molecular weight of 800) and PPG-40 Butyl Ether, have demonstrated non-irritating and non-sensitizing properties in human patch tests. These studies, involving 200 and 112 subjects respectively, primarily evaluated safety rather than specific efficacy outcomes like wrinkle reduction or hydration levels. The absence of specific efficacy data for PPG-120 Butyl Ether warrants further targeted investigation.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel deemed PPG Butyl Ethers, as a class, safe for cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating. Toxicity generally diminishes with increasing molecular weight; thus, PPG-120 Butyl Ether, being a higher molecular weight compound, is anticipated to have a lower potential for toxicity. Clinical tests on related PPG Butyl Ethers (PPG BE800, PPG-40 Butyl Ether) showed non-irritant and non-sensitizing results in human subjects. However, formulators should be cognizant of potential residual impurities, such as ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and 1,4-dioxane, and their capacity as penetration enhancers. This ingredient is compliant with general provisions of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PPG-120 Butyl Ether is a valuable film-forming solvent and conditioning agent that enhances skin moisture and texture, considered safe for various skin types when properly formulated to avoid irritation.

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