PPG-28-Buteth-35
AKA “2-(1-butoxypropan-2-yloxy)ethanol, 2-((1-Butoxypropan-2-yl)oxy)ethan-1-ol”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
PPG-28-Buteth-35
AKA: 2-(1-butoxypropan-2-yloxy)ethanol, 2-((1-Butoxypropan-2-yl)oxy)ethan-1-ol
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that softens and smooths hair while helping skin retain moisture for a hydrated, silky feel.
CAS #
9038-95-3, 9065-63-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic nonionic surfactant created in the late 20th century. Formulated to provide gentle cleansing and emulsification in cosmetic products without traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PPG-12-Buteth-16, PPG-9-Buteth-12, PPG-26-Buteth-26 and PPG-28-Buteth-35
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
PPG-28-Buteth-35
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-28-Buteth-35
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR