INCI name

PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER

PPG-14 butyl ether

A solvent and emollient used in deodorants and hair products.

What it is

PPG-14 butyl ether is a polypropylene glycol ether. It dissolves other ingredients, gives a light emollient feel and helps reduce the white residue of antiperspirants.

Where it is used

Found in antiperspirants, deodorants and hair products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (222)

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