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PPG-3-BUTETH-5.

Valuable CAS 9038-95-3 / 9065-63-8 / HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT

PPG-3-Buteth-5 is a synthetic copolymer derived from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. It primarily functions as a skin conditioning agent, enhancing skin feel and texture in cosmetic formulations. Additionally, it serves as a solvent, aiding in ingredient dispersion, and can act as a viscosity modifier.

Summary

Skin Conditioning Solvent Fragrance Viscosity Decreasing

Science

Mechanism of Action

PPG-3-Buteth-5 operates by conditioning the skin, modifying product viscosity, acting as a solvent for other ingredients, and contributing as a fragrance component. Its chemical structure as a copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide facilitates these diverse functions.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

PPG-3-Buteth-5 maintains chemical stability under typical use conditions. However, exposure to elevated temperatures, extreme pH environments, or UV radiation can trigger degradation processes such as chain scission, oxidation, and hydrolysis.

Conflicts

  • extreme pH conditions
  • high temperatures
  • UV radiation

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel determined that Polypropylene Glycols (PPGs) with a chain length of 3 or more, including PPG-3-Buteth-5, are considered safe for use in cosmetic applications, provided they are formulated to be non-irritating. No specific SCCS opinion is available for this ingredient.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PPG-3-Buteth-5 is a safe and versatile cosmetic ingredient, acting as a skin conditioner, solvent, and viscosity modifier, though specific clinical efficacy data is currently absent.

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