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PPG-22 BUTYL ETHER.

Optional CAS 9003-13-8 / HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING

PPG-22 Butyl Ether is a polymer-based ingredient functioning primarily as a skin and hair conditioning agent. It works to enhance the skin's appearance by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness, while also improving hair texture, body, and sheen.

Summary

Hair Conditioning Skin Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a member of the PPG Butyl Ether family, PPG-22 Butyl Ether acts as a conditioning agent for both skin and hair. It helps to form a protective film, improving the visual and tactile qualities of dry or damaged skin by mitigating flakiness and enhancing smoothness. For hair, it contributes to increased body, suppleness, and sheen, thereby improving the overall feel and appearance, particularly for damaged strands.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 In a comprehensive safety assessment including PPG-22 Butyl Ether, a related compound, PPG BE800 (with 12-14 propylene glycol units), was found to be noncarcinogenic in rats over a 2-year period at dietary concentrations ranging from 0.001% to 0.26%.
  2. 02 PPG BE800 demonstrated non-irritating and non-sensitizing properties on human skin in clinical studies involving 200 subjects.
  3. 03 A related ingredient, PPG-40 Butyl Ether, was confirmed as neither an irritant nor a sensitizer in a repeat-insult patch test conducted with 112 subjects.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel determined PPG-22 Butyl Ether, along with numerous other PPG Butyl Ethers, to be safe for cosmetic and personal care use, provided formulations are designed to prevent irritation. While animal studies on PPG-2 Butyl Ether (a smaller variant) indicated minor, transient irritation, extensive clinical testing for the broader group (including PPG-22) showed no significant skin irritation when appropriately formulated. Smaller PPG Butyl Ethers generally exhibit higher potential for skin absorption. Specific maximum usage concentrations for PPG-22 Butyl Ether are not detailed, but PPG-40 Butyl Ether has been reported in leave-on hair wax at concentrations up to 71%.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Optional

PPG-22 Butyl Ether is an optional conditioning agent for both skin and hair, deemed safe for use in cosmetics when properly formulated to avoid potential irritation.

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